Child Labor
October 21, 2020 Earl Lewis Spotlight
Ending the Third Slavery
In 2016, Dr. Earl Lewis convened a meeting on slavery among 40 principle collaborators—scholars, organizations, and instiutions—at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Out of this meeting came the "Slavery and Its Aftermath" initiative at the Center for Social Solutions. This project aims to tackle America’s original sin—slavery.
October 09, 2020 End Slavery Now Spotlight
More Harm Than Good: Online Rumors and the Fight Against Modern-Day Enslavement
During the summer of 2020 rumors about human trafficking spread on social media like wildfire. They implicated celebrities like Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres, as well as the online home-goods retailer Wayfair. These rumors are unfounded.
November 09, 2019 End Slavery Now Spotlight
The 30th Anniversary of the Mauritanian Genocide
On November 25 2019 at 4PM, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will be hosting an event in honor of victims of enslavement and murder in the northwest African country of Mauritania. It will feature speakers, activists, and advocates.
October 30, 2019 Celia Williamson Opinion
400 Years of Slavery and the Lash of the Whip Can Still be Felt
Fighting modern-day enslavement is a full time job. Learn more from Dr. Celia Williamson, the host of "Emancipation Nation."
August 22, 2018 End Slavery Now Spotlight
The "Chocolate Slaves" of the Ivory Coast
Cocoa is the main ingredient found in chocolate. A large percentage of the world's cocoa comes from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. Many times, forced labor and child labor are used to harvest cocoa beans. Learn more at the Insights Lecture Series at the Cincinnati Museum Center on October 4th, 2018.
December 28, 2017 Dorchen Leidholdt Spotlight
The New Abolitionists
America has a new generation of 21st century abolitionists, women and men committed to ending human trafficking here in our country and everywhere. This gallery of portraits celebrates New Abolitionists and their determination to end slavery once and for all in our lifetimes.
July 14, 2016 Mariah Long Opinion
Best Labor Trafficking Documentaries
Last month we looked at some great documentaries on sex trafficking. This week we are looking at some films that are highlighting labor trafficking.
June 10, 2016 Opinion
Products Made by Child Labor - with Alternative Options
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June 07, 2016 John Pepper Opinion
Capsizing Boats and Trafficking
We don’t know the particular circumstances which were leading these women, men and children to embark on this perilous journey; but, we can be sure that they face huge risks once – or even if – they’ve made it to land.
March 15, 2016 Laura Benrey Opinion
Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place - the Fate of Putumayo’s Children
The U.S. war on drugs and its consequences for children in Putumayo, Colombia paint a complicated picture about foreign aid and child soldier recruitment.
