Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut shares how the Chinese government’s repressive system of forced labor in the Uyghur Region has [...]
Tag: Speak Free
How to stay home and take action!
This is a strange time for the world and so much has changed about our daily lives. With many of us staying inside where possible, and [...]
Let’s remember that addressing racial discrimination is crucial to ending modern slavery
Modern slavery can affect people of any gender, age, ethnicity, or race. However today on International Day for the Elimination of [...]
Our executive director shares thoughts on coronavirus & modern slavery
It’s hard to deny that the effects of coronavirus or Covid-19 are wide-reaching, as drastic attempts to reduce its impact become ever [...]
Bangladesh film screening brings attention to labor issues in garment industry
On Thursday night, Freedom United supporters gathered in New York City for a screening of Rubaiyat Hossain’s new docudrama Made in [...]
Imagine your worst experience. How would you want your story told?
In January the Freedom United team ran its first My Story, My Dignity workshop at the Faith and Anti-trafficking conference organized [...]
France and Côte d’Ivoire make a strong commitment to ending forced labor
Freedom United gathers roundtable discussion in New York UN staff and NGO workers came together today for a lively roundtable [...]
Debunking common myths about human trafficking
It is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Freedom United is raising awareness this January by debunking some [...]
International Law on Forced Labor (C29)
International Labour Organization (ILO) Forced Labour Convention 29 (C29) was introduced in 2014 to update the outdated 1930 [...]
Could you live on £37.75 ($49.69) a week? The public reacts
We want to know what you think – leave your thoughts in the comments below! Migration is a natural part of human existence with 258 [...]
Latin American countries discuss national commitments to end forced labor
Freedom United promoting global standards in New York Campaign Update November 16, 2020: Costa Rica has officially ratified the Forced [...]
A First for Freedom United
Our inaugural fundraising dinner, The STAND Gala, exceeded expectations earlier this month in Raleigh, NC. What do you usually do on a [...]