Laura Murphy

About the Author

Laura Murphy is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the harrowing realities of contemporary slavery and human trafficking. With a PhD in African American Studies from Yale University, she has dedicated her career to researching and advocating for survivors of modern enslavement, drawing on extensive fieldwork in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Her groundbreaking book, Survivors of Slavery: Modern-Day Slave Narratives, compiles powerful firsthand accounts that challenge outdated perceptions of bondage and underscore the urgent need for global action. As a professor at the University of Sheffield, Murphy blends rigorous academic analysis with compassionate storytelling, inspiring readers to confront injustice and support abolitionist efforts worldwide.