Child marriage is a formal union where one or both of the parties are under 18 years old. In many places around the world, marriage [...]
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My Story, My Dignity – How representing modern slavery is crucial to success
The power of shock value can be impressive. Slavery still exists? There are how many you say? But not here! Although the conversation [...]
The highs and lows of the 2017 TIP Report
Last week, the U.S. Department of State delivered its annual Trafficking in Persons report. Though the report is much anticipated each [...]
Without knowledge there can be no progress in the fight against modern slavery
We will never be able to combat modern forms of slavery if people aren’t aware that modern slavery exists. There are still too many [...]
Fighting Modern Slavery – ‘Ordinary People’ to the rescue
It’s a fact. We do not know precisely how many people are held in modern slavery today. We do know that the number reaches into many [...]
Beyond Parachutes and Self-appointed Saviors: Grounding Campaigns in Lived Experiences
Originally published on Open Democracy, March 13, 2017. Anyone who works as an activist knows that campaigning is a messy job. That is [...]
Five Areas to Watch in 2018
As we look forward to the year ahead, our Executive Director takes a moment to reflect on some key focus areas in the fight to end [...]
Trafficked but Thrown in Jail. Why you need to know Cyntoia Brown
Chances are you have seen Cyntoia Brown’s name on social media in recent weeks. But who exactly is she? And what’s getting celebrities [...]
Freedom Fortnight: How It All Started
“The director’s been selling the orphans for sex.” Stunned silence. “Wait. What?!” Head shaking like I hadn’t heard right. Or out of [...]
Going the distance to raise awareness
Matt and Reece, both 26, are from the UK and are circumnavigating the globe on a scooter with a sidecar. They’re going to be the first [...]
Pioneering a Path to Slavery-Free Chocolate
Much of the work in the anti-slavery movement has been directed at convincing businesses fixated on profits to investigate (and [...]
Crossing Paths and Calling for Change with Nadia Murad
This week the world has seen the amazing strength and courage of Nadia Murad as she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018. She works [...]