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How birth registration can support a life of freedom

Having access to legal identity documents is a fundamental human right and essential to securing all our other rights. Unfortunately, many children around the world are not registered at birth. In this blog, the Regional Advocacy and Programmes team reflects on the importance of birth registration and the barriers that marginalised communities, including… Keep reading »

This is how the UK is doing in tackling modern slavery, according to GRETA

On 5 May 2026, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) published its latest report on the United Kingdom. In this blog, our ATMG coordinator unpacks some of the key findings and recommendations to address the vulnerabilities that affect survivors of modern slavery in the UK.   Eleven years on from the… Keep reading »

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A Guide to Challenge Event Fundraising

Image credit: Anti-Slavery International It’s challenge event season at Anti-Slavery International, with London Landmarks Half Marathon coming up this Sunday and London Marathon later this month! Our runners have been working incredibly hard training and fundraising, and we can’t wait to cheer them on. To celebrate, we thought we would share a list of some creative… Keep reading »

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Women’s History Month 2026: Migrant Women and the Hidden Cost of the Kafala System in GCC States

During Women’s History Month, we recognise women and girls’ crucial contributions to equality and freedom, but we also acknowledge the work that remains to be done to achieve gender equality across the world.   Modern slavery can impact anyone, but gender inequality and discrimination can increase women and girls’ vulnerability to exploitation. So, this March, we are highlighting the abuses and risks many women face in undertaking domestic work, which… Keep reading »

Cartoon graphic showing a woman struggling with a signpost labelled Choice 600miles, Voice 1023 miles, Health 27 miles, Wealth 92 miles, pointing in opposing directions

“Survivors should be supported based on rights, not rhetoric”: perspectives from Kim

Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International has been publishing a blog series authored by experts who consulted on the joint Middlesex University and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group training framework designed to strengthen Local Authorities’ response to modern slavery. In the last blog from the series, we hear perspectives from Kim. Kimberley is… Keep reading »

An illustration of a person who has been referred as a potential victim of modern slavery via the National Referral Mechanism is taken to a Home Office detention centre, rather than being able to seek support in a safe house.”

“How can we tackle modern slavery if we don’t actually understand what it is?” Perspectives from Joy

Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International will publish a blog series authored by experts who consulted on the joint Middlesex University and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group training framework designed to strengthen Local Authorities’ Response to modern slavery. In the second blog from the series, we hear perspectives from Joy Ebizo. Joy Ebizo… Keep reading »

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URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Solidarity with Migrant Workers and Demands Amid Escalating Conflict in the Middle East

March 9, 2026 (AMMAN, BEIRUT, GENEVA, KATHMANDU, KUWAIT CITY, LOME, LONDON, WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Coalition on Labor Justice for Migrants in the Gulf and its allies stand in unwavering solidarity with the more than 31 million migrant workers across the current conflict zone including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan, Lebanon,… Keep reading »