Born to be a Slave in Niger!

by Hillary Andersson

Slavery continues to blight the lives of many millions around the world. Although officially abolished in some countries two centuries ago, people trafficking, bonded labour and child labour still exist.Niger nomads
Slaves come from the poorest communities in Niger.There are some places on earth that few outsiders visit or know about, vast empty sections of the earth where time has stood still for centuries.Niger is one of those places. It is a country that you can drive through for hours without seeing a soul.

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  • About WHES & Hunger Notes
    For the past 40 years, since its founding in 1976, the mission of World Hunger Education Service is to undertake programs, including Hunger Notes, that
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