CNN Freedom Project
Website: edition.cnn.com/interactive/2018/specials/freedom-project/
Basic Info
CNN Freedom Project has a long-standing commitment to bringing greater global awareness to the problem of human trafficking. The Freedom Project has been pivotal in not only spreading information about the issue, but it has been able to catalyze concrete action by donor countries, international organizations, NGO’s, and private foundations through passionate storytelling, investigative journalism, documentaries, and live events.
This is the link for anti-trafficking organisations around the world that the CNN Freedom Project recognizes:
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/05/world/anti-trafficking-organizations-around-the-world/index.html
CNN Freedom Project has a long-standing commitment to bringing greater global awareness to the problem of human trafficking. The Freedom Project has been pivotal in not only spreading information about the issue, but it has been able to catalyze concrete action by donor countries, international organizations, NGO’s, and private foundations through passionate storytelling, investigative journalism, documentaries, and live events.
This is the link for anti-trafficking organisations around the world that the CNN Freedom Project recognizes:
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/05/world/anti-trafficking-organizations-around-the-world/index.html
Vision
Since 2011 CNN has been shining a light on modern-day slavery.
They have a slogan: Slavery is not a thing of the past. Also, they have a hashtag to spread awareness via social media: #MyFreedomDay
Since 2011 CNN has been shining a light on modern-day slavery.
They have a slogan: Slavery is not a thing of the past. Also, they have a hashtag to spread awareness via social media: #MyFreedomDay
Global and Local Recognition
CNN is a globally recognized broadcasting company.
CNN is a globally recognized broadcasting company.
Ongoing Projects
Make videos
Spread awareness through hashtag
Provide resources for teaching about human trafficking
Hold global forums with experts
Report human trafficking
Publish relevant articles
Make videos
Spread awareness through hashtag
Provide resources for teaching about human trafficking
Hold global forums with experts
Report human trafficking
Publish relevant articles
Annual Report
To date, the CNN Freedom Project has reported over 400 unique stories on human trafficking across more than 60 countries, provided evidence that has led to the liberation of over 1000 people, sparked tens of millions of dollars in donations to anti-trafficking organizations, and helped change laws and multi-national corporate policies around the world. (source) |
Prior Connection with Seisen
Yes Seisen has a CNN Freedom Project club and several students have been involved in the Global Forum that happened in February 2021. |