Speak a Word for Freedom: Women Against Slavery

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Focusing on the pivotal role of women in the antislavery movement, this book highlights the relentless efforts of fourteen activists who fought against slavery from the 19th century to the present. Their stories include Alice Seeley Harris, whose powerful photographs exposed the horrors of slavery, and Hadijatou Mani, who challenged her government for its inaction. The narrative connects these historical figures to contemporary women's advocacy against human trafficking and child slavery, emphasizing the enduring impact of their commitment.