Kevin Bales

Kevin Bales is an influential scholar and activist known for his work in combating modern slavery and human trafficking. He co-founded Free the Slaves, an organization dedicated to ending slavery worldwide. Bales has authored several books, including "Disposable People," which explores the plight of people trapped in forced labor. He emphasizes the economic and social factors that sustain slavery today, advocating for awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts. His research highlights that there are more slaves in the world now than at any point in history, urging a global response to this humanitarian crisis.