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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryDecember 2nd is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the day was established by the United Nations in 1949.  The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery was established to commemorate all the efforts to abolish slavery in every form. While the efforts of historical abolitionist, such as; Frederick Douglass, John Brown, William Wilberforce, and Harriet Tubman, just to name a few, will not be forgotten, many more every day abolitionsits contiune the fight against slavery in all forms. There are some 27 million of people, most of whom are women and children, living in a form od slavery across the globe, leaving no country or city untouched by it's invisible chains.

International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryTo learn more about modern slavery please see my previous posts on Child Soldiers, Child Trafficking, and Slavery.  

In additon please check out the following resource links:

  • Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Links
  • Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Reports and Publications
  • Human Trafficking and Slavery Related Movies and Documentaries
  • Human Trafficking Conventions and Laws
  • Slavery and Trafficking Related Books
  • Child Soldiers Links and Related Resources
  • Fair Trade and Slave Free Links
  • Fair Trade Book List
  • Abolition Time Line
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    Author

    Cassandra Clifford

    Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

    Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

    Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


    Areas of Focus:
    Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict