by Terry FitzPatrick | Nov 13, 2014 | Become an Abolitionist, FTS Updates, Students Ending Slavery, Take Action
Most students learn in school that slavery ended more than a century ago. Of course, that isn’t true. Slavery was outlawed, not ended. Current estimates Most students learn in school that slavery ended more than a century ago. Of course, that isn’t true. Slavery was...
by Maurice Middleberg | Nov 13, 2014 | Faith in Action, Take Action, Thought Leadership
Editor’s Note: We thought you’d like to read a remarkable presentation by our Executive Director, Maurice Middleberg. Our thanks to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton, Florida for inviting Free the Slaves to spread the word about slavery today....
by Terry FitzPatrick | Nov 3, 2014 | Become an Abolitionist, Take Action
We’re all touched by slavery today. It’s in our homes, schools, offices, churches and stores. That’s because many of the 21 to 30 million people in modern-day slavery make products that we use every day. You can help end it by fighting slavery at its source. A...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Oct 28, 2014 | Become an Abolitionist, FTS Updates, Students Ending Slavery, Take Action
Most students learn in school that slavery ended more than a century ago. Of course, that isn’t true. Slavery was outlawed, not ended. Current estimates are that 21-30 million people are enslaved today, more slaves than at any time in human history. To provide...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Oct 20, 2014 | FTS Updates, Ghana, Haiti, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is working to integrate anti-trafficking efforts into America’s development projects around the globe. That’s because modern-day slavery can reduce the success of international development efforts. USAID officials...