by Terry FitzPatrick | Dec 13, 2012 | FTS Updates, Take Action
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz will headline a free outdoor concert in Myanmar this weekend to raise awareness about modern-day slavery and trafficking. His performance at the base of the Shwedagon pagoda in People’s Square in Yangon is believed to be the...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Dec 12, 2012 | Slavery in the News, Take Action
A roadmap to strengthen America’s efforts to combat modern slavery was delivered to the White House today. It’s called “The Path to Freedom.” It’s filled with dozens of specific recommendations for the Obama administration’s second term. The report was prepared by the...
by Free the Slaves | Dec 7, 2012 | Slavery in the News
We see slavery and trafficking stories throughout the world each week. It’s great news that journalists and bloggers are exposing the problem of slavery, and examining solutions to it. Awareness creates momentum for change. Here are 10 top stories that caught our eye:...
by Free the Slaves | Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lightning struck Manhattan last night. A good kind of lightning. The kind that sparks magic. It struck at the City Winery, scene of our first-ever benefit concert in New York. And it was breathtaking. Esperanza Spalding, a long-time FTS supporter, organized an...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
A newly recognized form of slavery is gaining attention among activists, thought leaders and philanthropists. It is forced marriage, and it’s a problem in many parts of the world. FTS Co-founder Kevin Bales will be discussing forced marriage and other aspects of...
