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June 7, 2021
G7 nations should create a race to the top to eliminate forced labor- Our letter to global leaders
Today, GFEMS joined a group of 20 global anti-slavery and anti-trafficking leaders to call on the G7 nations to create a race to the top to eliminate forced labor. As a community, we issue this open letter to G7 leaders to demonstrate the political will to rebuild the global economy free from modern slavery. Read …
Read this postApril 24, 2021
Mary Hedahl joins GFEMS as Head of Philanthropic Partnerships
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS), whose mission is to eradicate modern slavery and forced labor, is pleased to announce that Mary Hedahl will be joining the Fund’s leadership as the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships. Hedahl, a seasoned development professional, has been fundraising on behalf of social justice, human rights, the environment, and …
Read this postMarch 29, 2021
GFEMS Welcomes Assefa Bequele to Board of Directors
GFEMS Welcomes Assefa Bequele to Board of Directors The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is pleased to announce that, effective March 15, 2021, Dr. Assefa Bequele has joined the Fund’s Board of Directors. He is an internationally recognized authority on child rights and child wellbeing. He has had a long and distinguished career in university …
Read this postFebruary 11, 2021
GFEMS Shortlisted for the Stop Slavery Innovation Award
GFEMS Shortlisted for the Stop Slavery Innovation Award GFEMS is excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the 2021 Stop Slavery Innovation Award. The Thomson Reuters Foundation launched the Stop Slavery Award in 2015 to recognize companies who can be considered “best-in-class” based on the policies and the processes they have in place …
Read this postJanuary 14, 2021
Alex Thier takes office as CEO
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS), is excited to share that Alex Thier has been named Chief Executive Officer. Alex joins GFEMS at a pivotal moment. To-date, the Fund has raised significant seed funding from global partners and launched innovative projects around the world. We have established a robust approach to prevalence measurement …
Read this postJanuary 11, 2021
GFEMS Welcomes Sophie Otiende to Board of Directors
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is pleased to announce that effective January 11, 2021, Sophie Otiende has joined the Fund’s Board of Directors. Sophie Otiende is a powerful voice and survivor advocate in the anti-trafficking field. She currently serves as the Africa Regional Operations Manager for Liberty Shared, creating ethical standards for …
Read this postDecember 2, 2020
Recognizing International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
In recognition of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, GFEMS celebrates the resilience and exemplary work of our partners and the broader anti-trafficking community. In the face of many challenges in 2020, we are proud to be a member of this community, which has worked tirelessly to advance the fight against modern slavery. …
Read this postNovember 13, 2020
Liechtenstein Announces Contribution to GFEMS for Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is pleased to share that the Government of Liechtenstein has partnered with GFEMS to support Response and Recovery efforts, particularly focused on promoting responsible recovery and preventing exploitation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This contribution builds on Liechtenstein’s demonstrated leadership in the modern slavery space. …
Read this postJuly 23, 2020
Global Finance
GFEMS and The Knoble Partner to Mobilize the Financial Sector to Eliminate Human Trafficking
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) and The Knoble have announced a formal partnership to advance efforts to end modern slavery by identifying and disrupting the financial flows that enable human trafficking operations. This is a tremendous challenge. An estimated 80% of fraud is facilitated by organized crime resulting in over $150 billion dollars …
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