"It has never been cheaper to own a slave than it is today. In 1850, an average slave in the American South cost the equivalent of $40,000 in today’s money. Now the average cost of a slave globally is about $90."
"As the U.S. anti-trafficking movement has grown in our understanding of this complex crime, we are learning more about how specific people, such as medical professionals, teachers, truck drivers, and restaurant personnel, in addition to friends and family members, can help identify and report possible trafficking."
"Over the years we have heard from thousands of victims and survivors and we have also learned about many myths and misconceptions that people may have about human trafficking. Here we dispel some of the most common ones." From the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
"There are an estimated 21 million to 45 million people trapped in some form of slavery today. It’s sometimes called “Modern-Day Slavery” and sometimes “Human Trafficking." At all times it is slavery at its core." From End Slavery Now & the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
"Slave labor is in the supply chains of the items we purchase. In order to end slavery right now, we must start prioritizing where we spend our money. Shop with businesses that are transparent, examine their supply chains and buy fair trade or locally-sourced products."
A large collection of articles about modern slavery, many of them pointing to positive actions that can be taken right now to end slavery. Includes ideas for reducing our dependence upon consumer goods for which modern slaves are normally part of the supply chain.
