Modern day slavery

The country of Mauritania in the Sahel of Africa, separating the jungles of sub-Saharan Africa from the Saharan Desert, was the last country to abolish slavery and still 10-20% of the population is enslaved. This is the courageous story of a woman named Marieme who escaped from slavery and now lives in Ohio with her children.  It is a truly inspiring story.

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/03/17/world/africa/escaped-mauritania-slave-ohio-cincinnati/index.html?hpt=wo_t2