Sean Tenner studied American government and graduated cum laude in 3.5 years from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Today, Sean Tenner lives in Chicago, Illinois, where he serves as president of KNI Communications. Alongside fellow human rights advocate Bakary Tandia of Mauritania, Tenner founded The Abolition Institute in 2013, seeking to eradicate slavery in Mauritania, a West African nation where race and descent based slavery is still widespread.
Even though Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981, thousands of its 3.4 million residents continue to live in slavery. When the country outlawed the practice, it was the last in the world to do so. A law officially established slavery as a crime in 2007. But since then, the government has prosecuted very few cases of slavery.
Located in the Sahara Desert, Mauritania covers 400,000 square miles and hosts about eight people per square mile. The ethnic group known White Moors had historically owned slaves.
Over the years, several humanitarian groups have traveled to Mauritania to promote causes meant to improve the way of life for those living there.
Even though Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981, thousands of its 3.4 million residents continue to live in slavery. When the country outlawed the practice, it was the last in the world to do so. A law officially established slavery as a crime in 2007. But since then, the government has prosecuted very few cases of slavery.
Located in the Sahara Desert, Mauritania covers 400,000 square miles and hosts about eight people per square mile. The ethnic group known White Moors had historically owned slaves.
Over the years, several humanitarian groups have traveled to Mauritania to promote causes meant to improve the way of life for those living there.
