Today we are celebrating news that proves making a noise, signing petitions, and posting on social media does lead to change. The [...]
Tag: Speak Free
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 [...]
Not another gift guide: What products to avoid this Christmas
At this time of year, many of our supporters find themselves in a tight spot trying to celebrate the season whilst not contributing to [...]
Freedom United responds to Australia’s Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination
Freedom United is concerned about Australia’s Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations). Below is our submission to [...]
Sign on: Survivors voices inclusivity letter
With permission from the survivor-led, grassroots organizers of this open letter, Freedom United is sharing the text of the letter [...]
Climate inaction is undermining anti-slavery efforts
Read our joint letter to world leaders urgently calling on them to recognize the link between climate-induced migration and modern [...]
Indigenous peoples and the anti-trafficking sector’s blind spot
This blog was last updated in August 2023. There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people around the world. Today, indigenous [...]
How accurate is the 2021 TIP report?
The 2021 influential U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report was published last week and we’re sharing our own perspective on this [...]
Our message to Congress to abolish slavery
Freedom United joins a national coalition launching the #EndTheException campaign fighting to abolish constitutional slavery and [...]
Ending slavery in the 13th Amendment
Ahead of Juneteenth, Merkley, Williams Propose Constitutional Amendment to Close Slavery Loophole in 13th Amendment Indisputably racist [...]
Migrant domestic workers demand an end to kafala system in Lebanon
“Employers literally control our freedom. Many of them are abusive with no one holding them accountable.” – Tsigereda Brihanu is a [...]
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