Awareness
November 20, 2019 End Slavery Now Spotlight
End Slavery Now Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is a day to honor those whose lives were lost due to anti-transgender violence. The fact that many transgender and gender-nonconforming people are forced to turn to sex work to survive makes them particularly vulnerable to trafficking, assault, and other tragedies.
November 15, 2019 Celia Williamson Story
"A Seat at the Table"
Dr. Celia Williamson's book is an inspiring blueprint for any modern-day abolitionist. It is the true story of an African American girl born in a poor neighborhood in Toledo, OH who grew up to become an internationally renowned academic and anti-trafficking activist.
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."
May 22, 2019 End Slavery Now Opinion
Thanks for Everything You Do!
Without the support of modern-day abolitionists like you, End Slavery Now would not be able to fight modern-day enslavement.
May 01, 2019 Lynn Tramonte Spotlight
Mohamed Diaby is Home in Ohio
Enslavement and oppression are designed to break the spirit. Fortunately, that does not necessarily happen. Similar to the days of the Underground Railroad, modern day victims and survivors of enslavement are fighting to be and remain free.
December 01, 2018 End Slavery Now Story
You Can’t Get AIDS From A Hug: Why We Honor World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day. Today is the day we honor those who have passed on from HIV/AIDS, support those who are living with it, and renew our commitment to finding a cure or vaccine in our lifetimes. It is also a good day to remember that those most vulnerable to modern day enslavement are also at risk for HIV infection.
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.
June 16, 2016 Mariah Long Opinion
Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking Documentaries
One of the most common requests and updates I get are for documentaries to raise awareness about sex trafficking. I know these documentaries are being made for the right reasons but I also feel that people do not know how many of these documentaries already exist.
