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Topic - Freeland Foundation

The Freeland Foundation (rendered FREELAND Foundation by the foundation) is an international non-governmental organization working across Asia on both environmental conservation and human rights and is headquartered in Asia. The organization is dedicated to stopping wildlife and human trafficking for the protection of the environment and vulnerable people. - Source: Wikipedia

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