As big and ugly as it is, we can end slavery.
In Ending Slavery, FTS puts forward a plan to bring slavery and human trafficking to an end. Forever. Governments, the United Nations, businesses, our communities, and each one of us has a role to play. More»
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| The worlds leading expert on slavery, Kevin Bales explains how we can end slavery and human trafficking.
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 About the author: Dr. Kevin Bales is the world's leading expert on modern slavery.
In his book, “Disposable People,” Kevin introduced the world to the issue of slavery. Kevin Bales' new book, “Ending Slavery” explains how we can eradicate slavery. Forever. For over 13 years Bales has traveled the world researching slavery, consulting with governments, interviewing former slaves and slave holders. He tells the stories of those who cannot speak for themselves. He is president of Free the Slaves. Full Bio>>
"None of us is truly free while others remain enslaved. Read Kevin Bales's practical and inspiring book, and you will discover how our world can be free at last."--Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Kevin Bales does not just pontificate from behind a desk. From the charcoal pits of Brazil to the brothels of Thailand, he has seen the victims of modern day slavery. In Ending Slavery, Bales gives us an update on what's happening (and not happening), and a controversial plan to abolish slavery in the 21st century. This is a must read for anyone who wants to learn about the great human rights issue of our times."--AmbassadorJohn Miller, former director of the U.S. State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons "I know modern slavery from the inside, and since coming to freedom I am committed to end it forever. This book shows us how to make a world where no more childhoods will be stolen and sold as mine was."--Given Kachepa, former U.S. slave. "Kevin Bales is a powerful and effective voice in pointing out the appalling degree to which servitude, forced labor and outright slavery still exist in today's world, even here. This book is a valuable primer on the persistence of these evils, their intricate links to poverty, corruption and globalization--and what we can do to combat them. He's a modern-day William Lloyd Garrison."--Adam Hochschild, author of Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves “Ending Slavery takes the critical next step of providing a practical roadmap for solving this global crisis. Using a common sense approach, it offers a clear, economic rationale for why slavery is not as profitable or sustainable as fair labor practices. In addition, this book shows that the solutions for such severe suffering are not simply the purview of the social sector but are opportunities for transformation among policy makers and business people around the world. Kevin shows how we can all play a role, and he inspires each of us to take action.” -- Pam Omidyar, Founder, Humanity United, Co-founder, Omidyar Network
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