Stories of Freedom

Saidou, a survivor of descent-based slavery, who now owns her own business

Saidou, Mauritania

Born into domestic service, Saidou escaped descent-based slavery in West Africa, breaking the cycle and freeing her family. She now owns a small business, and all of her children are in education. Help us support initiatives to free people from slavery and decide their own futures.

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Zalika, Tanzania

A child domestic worker, Zalika is now training to be a plumber

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Henry, Mauritius

As a migrant worker in Mauritius, Henry suffered through difficult conditions

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Joyce, Tanzania

An advocate for fellow child domestic workers, Joyce knows her rights

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Saidou, Mauritania

Once a victim of descent-based slavery, Saidou now lives in freedom

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Hadijatou, Niger

A formerly enslaved woman who successfully took her country to court

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Bindu, India

Woman leader saves 23 people from slavery

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Touba Fall, Senegal

A community came together to protect children from begging

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Luzmila, Peru

From child domestic worker to children’s rights champion

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