Towards COP28: why the UN Climate Negotiations must consider forced labour and human trafficking 18 July 2023 News As our planet faces the extreme threat of climate change, we know that people are more vulnerable to the combined risks of climate change and modern slavery. At Anti-Slavery International, over the past two years, we have been advocating to…
Government rhetoric has “a chilling effect” on survivors of modern slavery, say UN experts. 19 December 2022 News, Press Office Government rhetoric has “a chilling effect” on survivors of modern slavery, say UN experts as UK anti-slavery organisations urge the Government to end dangerous hostility Today, UN experts expressed alarm at the UK Government’s use of unevidenced claims and sensationalist…
An Open Letter to the Fashion and Home-Furnishing Industries 2 March 2021 News Time is up. We, the Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region, call on all companies to urgently end all links to Uyghur forced labour. The government of China is perpetrating mass human rights abuses against Uyghur and…
Over half a million people across the globe tell the EU to hold business accountable 23 February 2021 News Brussels – Over half a million people around the globe have demanded a strong EU law to hold corporations accountable for their impact on human rights, including trade union and workers’ rights, and the environment. These demands were made as…
EU moves closer to preventing forced labour and child labour for millions worldwide 9 February 2021 News New corporate due diligence law could put an end to profit from forced labour and child labour Brussels, 8 February 2021 We are on the brink of a major opportunity to advance and protect human rights for people all over…
EP committee vote in favour of corporate due diligence 28 January 2021 News A step in the right direction for responsible business; but more action is needed. Brussels, 27 January 2021 Joint Letter in response to the European Parliament vote on EU mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence. This afternoon, the Legal Affairs Committee…
Call to EU: Protect People and Planet Now 8 January 2021 News Take action and urge the EU to ensure corporations are not let off the hook for harm to people and planet Corporations across the world are leaving a trail of devastation and disaster – too often they’re also harming individuals and entire…
Letter: New Home Office policy on rough sleeping and the increased risks of modern slavery 1 December 2020 News Why the new policy making rough sleeping grounds for removal from the UK must be revoked.
Covid-19 Emergency Response 2 November 2020 News Our work to protect vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Your chance to influence the UK’s anti-slavery laws 19 October 2020 News We need your help to press the Government into giving its support to the Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill, which would protect the rights of survivors and make sure they get guaranteed support to rebuild their lives. 19 October 2020…