About Anti-Slavery International

The following information is taken from the Anti-Slavery International site...WHY? Because sometimes a little information will inspire a desire to learn more. As a Freedom Fighter I desire to create in YOU a passion in your heart...so you may become a Voice for the Voiceless.

ANTI-SLAVERY INTERNATIONAL 

As the oldest organization fighting to end human trafficking Anti-Slavery International was founded by Thomas Clarkson in 1839, making it the oldest international human right organization in the world. It has endured for 175 years. Growing up I believed that slavery had ended with the Civil War. Not so. 

                                                                                                               

In the United Kingdom, Anti-Slavery International is the only charity in the United Kingdom to work exclusively against slavery. We work at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world by:

• Supporting research to assess the scale of slavery in order to identify measures to end it;

• Working with local organizations to raise public awareness of slavery;

• Educating the public about the realities of slavery and campaigning for its end.

• Lobbying governments and intergovernmental agencies to make slavery a priority issue and to develop and implement plans to eliminate slavery;

Anti-Slavery International's work is divided among three teams: the Programmes and Advocacy Team, the External Relations Team and the Administration and Finance Team. 

WHAT THEY DO

Anti-Slavery International works at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world.

                                                              

           

                                                                                                                         

WHAT CAN YOU DO

Anti-Slavery International relies on the support of people like you. There are many ways to help, from donating online to running a marathon or setting up a local campaigning group. You can become a member, donate, fundraiser or you can campaign against slavery and challenge yourself.  

CAMPAIGNS

Your action puts pressure on governments to take action to stop slavery in their countries. It also offers support to local organisations in their struggle to protect basic human rights. Some of the campaigns Anti-Slavery International is working on: Victim Protection, Home Alone, Cotton Crimes, and the Chocolate Campaign. Success stories are available too.

RESOURCES   

Anti-Slavery International publishes its research and produces it's own resources for public education on contemporary and historical slavery. You will find: 

Reports & publications, Library, Exhibitions, Shop, Education, Photograph, Transatlantic Enslavment, Reports Magazine, Anti-Slavery videos, and Free campaigns resources.

I hope you take the time to check out the Anti-Slavery International website. Please leave a comment if this blog helps you grow in knowledge about what is out there to aid you on your journey toward becoming a Freedom Fighter.