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Slavery Today

Introduction to Modern Slavery

Although slavery has existed for thousands of years, changes in the world’s economy and societies over the past 50 years have enabled a resurgence of slavery.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are often asked about specific aspects of our work. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions.

Slaves’ Stories

There is no way to fully understand the horror of slavery. The stories of these courageous souls, however, provides a glimpse into the extreme hardship–even torture–which they have endured. These are the faces of slavery today.

Field Reports

Free the Slaves staff works to end slavery around the world. What better way to observe our activities firsthand than through these quick snapshots from the field. Whether fighting human trafficking in San Diego or rescuing children from carpet looms in India, FTS is there.

Slavery throughout History

Find out how little, and how much, has changed over the past nine-thousand years. Tremendous advances have been made over the past few hundred years but so much more remains to be done.