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Thousands forced to work on Brazil's cattle ranches

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How sex trafficking survivor became a restaurateur

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Mexican woman lives as a slave for 30 years

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Family rescued from slavery in the Amazon

The Brazilian government is cracking down on ranchers who abuse their workers. CNN's Shasta Darlington met one family celebrating their new-found freedom.

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Exploited workers suffer on Brazilian ranches

CNN's Shasta Darlington takes us deep into the Amazon where anti-trafficking police raid cattle ranches in search of laborers living in slavery.

Truck driver, Kevin Kimmel regularly speaks to other truckers about his experience of finding a trafficking victim.

How hero trucker saved sex trafficking victim

'Confronting slavery in the land of the free'

Missouri attorney general Josh Hawley says his state will act against human trafficking using criminal and consumer protection statutes.

#MyFreedomDay: How students stood up to slavery

The 15 year-old helping victims of human trafficking

As CNN celebrates #MyFreedomDay, student Anvita Gattani speaks with CNN's Zain Asher about making greeting cards that can change the world.

Students get a lesson in modern-day slavery

A group of students in Hong Kong get a taste of what it's like to work in a sweat shop.

Drama educates about modern day slavery

At the American Community School in Abu Dhabi, students use drama to educate their peers about modern-day slavery.

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Students advocate against human trafficking

Tamar and Rebecca are students fighting slavery, through their work with the Stahili foundation.

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Atlanta teens helping end slavery

Atlanta high school students are playing their part in raising awareness of child labor and modern slavery.

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Students use social media to fight slavery

Students at the International School of Geneva are using social media platforms to organize against human trafficking.

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Activists against human trafficking

As CNN celebrates #MyFreedomDay, CNN's Zain Asher speaks with Julie Cordua and Holly Gibbs about new technologies to help human trafficking victims.

Students in Italy raise awareness about slavery

As CNN celebrates #MyFreedomDay, students in Italy speak with Zain Asher about what they're doing to raise awareness about human trafficking.

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Teaching children the signs of human trafficking

In one London elementary school, children are learning how to identify the five signs of human trafficking.

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