News & Events


Wednesday, January 7, 2015:

Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania is hosting an exciting conference on March 27th and 28th. They currently have funding for travel and lodging available for interested student activists. The conference is a great chance to discuss issues of human trafficking with many scholars, activists, and students from around the country. If you’re interested, please contact Megan Fowle, president of the Gettysburg Free the Slaves and Free Project chapter, at fowlme01@gettysburg.edu.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014:

The University of Michigan’s Law Program in Race, Law, & History recently put together a panel of scholars to discuss contemporary slavery. Check out some of the riveting discussion here.

Monday, December 1, 2014:

Last week, Tarleton University’s Free Project chapter hosted an on-campus lecture by FP Director Stacey Robertson. Stayed tuned for a blog post about the event!

Saturday, November 22, 2014:

Check out The Free Project Director Dr. Stacey Robertson’s newest blog post on organizing anti-slavery clubs: http://endslaverynow.org/blog/three-suggestions-antislavery-organizing-campus.

Also, new volunteer and internship opportunities, as well as a brand new Digital Resources Database, now available on our Resources & Opportunities page.

Saturday, November 14, 2014:

The Gardner-Webb FP chapter, just recently established, is already doing big things! An American Idol winner singing for the cause? Check our blog in the next few weeks to learn more!

Friday, November 14, 2014:

Excited to be building relationships with organizations like the International Human Trafficking Institute in Atlanta, part of the Center for Civil and Human Rights, to help our student anti-slavery clubs. More to follow soon!