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Europe knows what happens to us in Libya
My name is Tesfay* and I was born in Eritrea. When I finished high school, I was made to work as a soldier for the National Service and [...]
“Until we win”: Domestic workers’ relentless fight against exploitation
“[With the Freedom United] petition I feel like I have people behind me. I feel so strong. […] I feel like people are starting to hear [...]
Questioning our assumptions about child labor
It’s the time of year again when emotive and resolute messages about stamping out the evil of child labor begin to pop up suddenly on [...]
Joint Letter to President Biden Re: Thailand’s Abusive Draft Law on Not-For-Profit Organizations
May 12, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House Washington, DC Re: Thailand’s abusive draft law on not-for-profit [...]
Climate and cocoa: why an anti-modern slavery movement is talking about the environment
At the time of writing, almost 180,000 people within the Freedom United community are calling for change from major chocolate [...]
FAQ: The UK Business, Human Rights, and Environment Act
Ready for ethical supply chains free from modern slavery, human rights abuses, and environmental harm? So are we. Freedom United and [...]
The Chocolate Scorecard: Putting more ethical chocolate on the menu
Whether we’re celebrating or commiserating, chocolate is a sweet and familiar companion for many of us. But when we take the time to [...]
To my old master: A former slave writes to his old owner and tells him to get stuffed
This letter is reshared from Letters of Note: In 1864, after 32 long years in the service of his master, Jourdon Anderson and his wife, [...]
Historic end to state-imposed forced labor in Uzbekistan cotton
Today we are celebrating news that proves making a noise, signing petitions, and posting on social media does lead to change. The [...]
What will it take to outlaw slavery in the U.S.?
“I spent 25 years in slavery. It was traumatizing, it was painful, physically and mentally. I felt sub-human, demeaned, socially [...]
Palihapitiya and the IOC: Not caring and neutrality in the face of injustice
The Beijing Winter Olympics is one week away but instead of a buildup of celebratory anticipation, those who are not on the protest [...]