Anne Keehn is the 2010 Zimmerman Fellow at Free the Slaves. Her experience in media and journalism includes a position as Managing Editor at Shepard Fairey's Swindle magazine, Community Manager at Mahalo, and intern extraordinaire at Haaretz.com. Before coming to Free the Slaves, Anne worked with the LA-based Coaltion to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking. She is the founder and editor of the FTS Blog. anne.keehn@freetheslaves.net
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Passover is just around the corner. It is said that this is the longest, continuously observed holiday in the world—a time when millions around the world commemorate the story of Exodus: the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery. For this year’s Passover, Free the Slaves asks you to remember slavery in the past, know about slavery in the present, and help eradicate slavery in the future. How can you do this? Find out more about FTS’... Read More
[Gallery not found] This Passover, remember the 27 million people still enslaved in the world today. And act! Slavery is not only in our past, it is in our present. But there are actions you, your friends, and family can take TODAY to help prevent slavery in our future. SLAVERY IN SUPPLY CHAINS The problem: Slavery in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s the deadliest spot in the poorest continent on earth. Millions have died in the... Read More
The landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 is perhaps the most important piece of U.S. legislation to combat modern-day slavery. The TVPA is up for renewal this year, and we need your help to ensure this important legislation is continued. In partnership with Change.org, ATEST has started a petition urging President Obama, Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Harry Reid to make the eradication of slavery a priority—and... Read More
FTS President Kevin Bales was featured on CNN’s Freedom Project last week, speaking a little bit about how he became an anti-slavery activist. “[Free the Slaves] ultimate goal is to end slavery on the planet,” Bales says. “I know it’s kind of like putting somebody on the moon, I understand it’s like wiping out AIDS or wiping out smallpox, but if we can’t dream dreams like that, what’s the point of us... Read More
Children from a formerly enslaved village in India hold up paintings they created with artist Ben Swatez. During the 2010 Freedom Awards events, Free the Slaves became acquainted with an energetic artist and traveler, Ben Swatez. Ben did live painting during the Freedom Rocks after party, and we were inspired by his passion, and ability to connect with the audience. Ben had an idea to continue to help Free the Slaves out: the India Art Project, which... Read More
