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Remarkable new videos show inspiring side of Congo
The news coming out of Congo, and all too often, Africa in general, is mostly dour and depressing. It’s an unbalanced view of a continent that is actually teeming with activism, entrepreneurism, hope,...
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Call Congress today: support rules to end exploitation in Congo
Congress got tough on companies after the 2008 financial meltdown, enacting the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. It included a vital section to combat exploitation in Congo, called the “Conflict...
View ArticleTwo Africa experts join FTS to lead Congo anti-slavery program
Free the Slaves is thrilled to introduce two dynamic individuals who have recently joined us to form our action team for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Jack Kahorha is FTS’ new DRC...
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U.S. Industry Joins War on Congo Slavery
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday approved a new rule that requires companies to investigate their supply chains and disclose if their products contain minerals from conflict...
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Industry Groups Ask Court to Block Rule that Reduces Slavery
Three major U.S. business associations have asked a federal court to block a new corporate disclosure requirement that would reduce slavery in central Africa, according to news reports in the Wall...
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Investors Support SEC Conflict Mineral Rule as One-year Compliance Countdown...
More than 40 sustainable, socially responsible, and faith-based investment groups, who manage over $450 billion in assets, are voicing support today for new requirements that U.S. companies disclose if...
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FTS Urges Congressional Action to Bring Peace to Congo
FTS has joined 11 other humanitarian and human rights organizations to urge congressional action on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as security conditions threaten to worsen in volatile...
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New FTS Research Reports on the Congo Now Online in French & English
Two new FTS field investigations are now available on our website in both French and English. The two reports break new ground in understanding the scope and impact of slavery in the Democratic...
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Judge Upholds Legality of Groundbreaking Method for Corporate Transparency on...
A U.S. federal court judge has rejected efforts by three leading business associations to block new rules that require American manufacturers to disclose if their products contain slavery-tainted...
View ArticleNew Congo Director Joins FTS team
Free the Slaves is pleased to announce that Crispin Baderha is our new country director in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He’s already at work in Goma, leading our program to confront labor and...
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