A journalist's fight against modern slavery

by The Manila Times

Oct 01, 2021 12:01 am

Author Sylvia Yu Freidman, an anti-slavery activist among other things, writes her memoir based on her experiences while campaigning against modern slavery. Here is what she says about the iconic book, 'A Long Road To Justice: Stories from the frontlines in Asia.'

'A constant stream of impoverished women and girls have been, and are being, enslaved and abused in the Asia Pacific region. Slavery is not a historical issue — it's happening today. History is repeating itself.

Cover illustration of the book by Sylvia Yu Freidman

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