13th Annual Freedom Network Conference!

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International Organization for Adolescents presents at TedxAlbany

The International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA), a Freedom Network member organization, partnered with the New York Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) in December 2014 to bring a creative presentation to the TEDxAlbany audience. This TED talk was independently…

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Database Established: Legal Advocacy Resources for Human Trafficking Victims

Freedom Network member organization Advocating Opportunity has aligned with various expert organizations in justice and law to form the national Vacatur & Expungement Database.  Advocating Opportunity provides legal services and whole person advocacy for human trafficking victims. The database provides…

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FN Member Org Safe Horizon Contributes to Huff Post

Ariel Zwang, the CEO of Freedom Network member organization Safe Horizon, has become a regular contributor to the HuffPost media site, sharing her expertise on human trafficking initiatives.  Her most recently published article is entitled In Counting the Homeless This…

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Another Panel Announced for the Freedom Network Conference.

We are happy to introduce a sneak peek of another fantastic panel to be featured at the 13th Annual Freedom Network Conference.  These distinguished speakers will be presenting on the intersections between sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking; including…

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Founding Members Honor CIW at White House Forum

To close out Human Trafficking Awareness month, the White House held a Forum on Combating Human Trafficking in Supply Chains. This event brought together leaders from the private sector, NGOs and the federal government to discuss federal contracts, private supply…

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First of Panel Speakers Announced!

We are happy to announce the first of a long list of experts who will be speaking at the 13th Annual Freedom Network Conference in Washington, DC.  Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks! Suzanne Tomatore, Esq. is the…

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Last Chance for Early Bird Rate for the 13th Annual Conference

This is the last chance to register at the early bird rate for the 13th Annual Freedom Network Conference.  This year’s conference entitled, “TVPA Past, Present & Future: Elevating the “Human” in Human Trafficking,” will reflect on the successes of…

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CIW accepts Presidential Award

Freedom Network member, Coalition of Immokalee Workers accepted the Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts To Combating Trafficking in Persons today.  Secretary of State, John Kerry, presented the organization the award at the White House Forum on Combating Human Trafficking in Supply…

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The Superbowl and Human Trafficking

Every year, trafficking and the Super Bowl come up, and every year, we try to broaden the understanding between human trafficking and sporting events.  Here are some resources that we like to start the conversation… https://freedomnetworkusa.org/the-super-bowl-sex-trafficking/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kavitha-sreeharsha/slavery-at-the-superbowl_b_2587425.html http://deadspin.com/the-truth-about-the-nfl-the-super-bowl-and-sex-slaver-1511917053 http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/06/world-cup-sex-trafficking-201465123438956286.html http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/revealed-qatars-world-cup-slaves…

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IOFA NY to host screening for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Freedom Network member, International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA) NY, is hosting a number of events in honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.  The calendar of events include a film screening of, “What I Have Been Through Is…

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FN Co-Chair publishes an op-ed in honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Freedom Network Co-Chair, Ivy Suriyopas, shared some of her thoughts on ways that everyone can help in the fight against human trafficking.  In an op-ed recently published by truth-out.org, she outlines six key areas that are directly related to some…

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Heartland Alliance asks “Do One Thing for Freedom”

Freedom Network member, Heartland Alliance, is asking that everyone “Do One Thing for Freedom,” in the month of January.  They have embarked on a month long campaign in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The Heartland Alliance has complied…

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Opening Doors holds a free screening of FoodChains

Freedom Network member, Opening Doors will be holding a free screening of FoodChains in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  FoodChains is an award-winning documentary that features the Fair Food Program led by Freedom Network member, Coalition of Immokalee Workers…

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13th Annual Freedom Network Conference!

“TVPA: Past, Present & Future” Elevating the “Human” in Human Trafficking It is that season again! Preparations for the 13th Annual Freedom Network Conference are in full swing. This year’s conference entitled, “TVPA Past, Present & Future, Elevating the “Human” in…

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