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LIBERATE The Mission of Freedom Now Africa is to bring freedom to all victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.

By STRENGTHENING and IMPROVING the capacity of our law enforcement and judiciary partners through joint investigations, assisting local authorities in the prosecution and conviction of human-traffickers, and hands-on professional training, FNA is leading the fight against human trafficking on the African continent. These efforts have resulted in hundreds of arrests that resulted in multiple guilty convictions between 2016 and 2018.

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Estimated number of people in modern slavery in Africa: 9,240,000

Global Slavery Index
Africa labor exploitation

Method The organization works in challenging and hostile environments combating all forms of human trafficking and modern slavery including sex trafficking, labor exploitation, child soldiers and child brides, forced marriage, debt bondage, ritualistic murder and child sacrifice.

FNA employs a multi-faceted approach combining prevention, detection and recovery efforts into one cohesive mission-set:

  • Partner with local law enforcement units including INTERPOL in trafficking investigations, arrests, and rescue activities.
  • Empower the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Africa to combat human trafficking and ritualistic murder more effectively through training, providing resources, and embedding FNA teams.
  • Assist prosecutorial authorities with all suspected human traffickers arrested and work with legal authorities to monitor the suspects.
  • Commission community-based, interactive prevention programs in vulnerable villages, districts, and regions.
  • Train and mentor survivors through economic empowerment and job creation programs.
  • Engage with and monitor rehabilitation organizations that assist rescued victims in their psychological recovery and reintegration back into society for full quality of life.

slavery generates
$150 billion in
illicit profits annually

International Labour Organization

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Action
December 2019
Construction Worker Jailed for Forcing Girl, 15, Into Prostitution

Construction Worker Jailed for Forcing Girl, 15, Into Prostitution

A man who lured a girl to Dubai, forced her into prostitution and raped her was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Bangladeshi construction worker, 32, and two other defendants kept the girl, 15, tied up in a flat in Al Mutaina, where they would beat and force her into having sex with men for money.

Prevention
January 2020
Want to Help Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking? Stop Using These Terms

Want to Help Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking? Stop Using These Terms

When it comes to modern slavery, nearly everyone agrees it's important to treat those exploited or preyed on, with care and respect. In recent years, that's meant a shift in how those in the media, law enforcement and advocacy fields refer to people impacted by slavery -- referring to them as survivors, instead of victims or slaves.

Action
September 2019
Bodies of Ugandans Return Home for Burial

Bodies of Ugandans Return Home for Burial

The bodies of the Ugandans who died in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman have been repatriated back home, with burial arrangements underway.

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