#MyFreedomDay 2019: Students teach the world about modern slavery

#MyFreedomDay 2019: Students teach the world about modern slavery – CNNFollow CNN Live UpdatesUpdated less than 1 min ago9:56 a.m. ET, March 14, 2019What we’re covering hereWhat we’re covering hereIt’s #MyFreedomDay, and students around the world are holding events to raise awareness of modern slavery.Hundreds of schools are taking part – CNN reporters will be live from schools across the globe.Expandless than 1 min agoSinging songs of freedomBy CNN’s Tom PageThe arts are playing a huge part in spreading awareness of modern day slavery at #MyFreedomDay events. CNN’s Eleni Giokos talks to Afro Roots musician Rocky Dawuni in Accra, Ghana, about the power of music to advocate for personal freedoms. Take a listen to Dawuni, with pupils from the Association International School for backing singers.12 min agoFrom the CNN Freedom Project: Child slaves risk their lives on Ghana’s Lake Volta26 min agoBreaking down social barriers By CNN’s Tom PageMore contributions from India, this time from the Manjusri Public School in Temi, Sikkim State, who turned out en masse to celebrate #MyFreedomDay. Freedom is “being able to dream freely,” says one student. “Everyone deserves it, but not everyone gets it,” says another. “I feel I’m lucky.”1 hr 18 min agoFreedom to live “without fear of being objectified”By CNN’s Tom Page1 hr 42 min agoA message for world leadersBy CNN’s Tom PageOne mural, 196 portraits. Children in Lagos State, Nigeria painted world leaders in a project overseen by local organization Slum Art Foundation.Sixteen-year-old Emmanuel, interviewed by CNN’s Zain Asher, painted Donald Trump, urging the US president “to protect the rights of slaves, of children … all around the world.” 2 hr 32 min agoHow young people can help end child laborBy CNN’s Mark Tutton3 hr ago“Living my life by my rules”By CNN’s Tom PageYokohama International School, Japan, joined the #MyFreedomDay campaign. “Freedom to me is living my life by my rules,” says one student. We couldn’t put it better ourselves.3 hr 34 min agoMore freedom, less fearBy CNN’s Tom PageStudents at the KAD Academy in Kaduna State, Nigeria discuss how freedom comes in many shapes and forms. The bottom line: “When we live in freedom, we live in peace.”4 hr 3 min agoThese Ghanaian children are free. Others aren’t so fortunateBy CNN’s Tom PageTwenty thousand children face the dire reality of forced labor on Lake Volta in Ghana. CNN’s Eleni Giokos speaks to children at the Association International School in the capital Accra, who offer solutions for breaking the cycle of poverty that can lead to modern slavery.Read more of CNN’s reporting about the situation on Lake Volta at https://cnn.com/troubledwaters Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.