Quotes

=  quotes = =Slavery was abolished 150 years ago, right? While it is true that slavery is illegal almost everywhere on earth, the fact is there are more slaves today than there ever were...-- [|Robert Alan Silverstein] = = = =Human beings are not property. On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts so that the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — 'no one shall be held in slavery or servitude' — ring true."-- [|Kofi Annan] = = = =We could eradicate slavery. The laws are in place. The multi-nationals, the world trade organizations, the United Nations, they could end slavery, but they're not going to do it until and unless we demand it.-- [|Kevin Bales] = = = =“It’s as if all identity has been stolen from them, except their identity as slaves .” -- [|Kevin Bales] =