Back when she was thirteen years old, Elisha Krauss decided she would do some good in the world. So she donated her hair—all ten inches of it—to a charity that helped kids in need. Eleven... Read more >>

1. Human trafficking is described as the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of people for the purposes of slavery, prostitution, forced labor (including working off debts), and... Read more >>

While great progress has been made in the struggle for gender equality, women around the world continue to be denied basic civil rights. For instance, the right to vote, the right to education, even... Read more >>

I read with great interest the New York Times article detailing Michelle Obama’s lineage from slave and slave owner. The article follows the history of her descendant, Melvinia Shields. Melvinia... Read more >>

I have always said if we survivors come forth and tell our story—reveal the truth of what happened to us—it will help people understand the realities of human trafficking. We can’t... Read more >>

With springtime fast approaching, it’s time to re-accessorize your closet to match the warm temperatures and sunny skies. If you’re looking for the trendiest jewelry of the Spring 2010... Read more >>

An unexpected phone call from Aaron Cohen, the author of Slave Hunter and human activist, turned into one of the most interesting conversations I have had to date. Within five minutes of emailing him... Read more >>

We’ve all learned about the courageous acts of former slaves in American history like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman—but while the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 officially put... Read more >>

I first met Jane at our center in Manila in June, 2007. Just one look at her and I knew right away that the sixteen-year-old had had her share of pain. She was shy, aloof, and quiet—afraid to... Read more >>

No one wants to be a victim of human trafficking. Human trafficking is when a person is forced, coerced, or tricked into doing work against their will. There are many forms of human... Read more >>