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50 million people are estimated to be living in modern slavery today. In this blog, interim CEO, Mark Goldring, reflects on Anti-Slavery International’s 200-year mission, and the continued and urgent need for anti-slavery work in the face of persisting slavery, worldwide. Keep reading »
Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International will be 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. The first blog of the series offers perspectives from Emily. Emily Vaughn is a leading expert on modern slavery and human trafficking… Keep reading »
This International Migrants Day, the International and Thematic Advocacy team looks at the Kafala system in Lebanon, a country where the experiences of migrant workers are often overlooked. Credit: (L) Anti-Slavery International. (R) Labour Day Protest in 2023. Dara Foi’Elle for Migrant Workers Action. Keep reading »
In this blog, Anti-Slavery International reflects on the Labour Government after the party conference (28 September – 1 October), uncovering where progress has been made, what harmful policies remain, and what still needs to change. The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, where the 2025 Labour… Keep reading »
Every year, on the 18th of October, we commemorate Anti-Slavery Day. Anti-Slavery Day was created in 2010 to raise awareness of modern slavery and encourage shared action to eradicate slavery, because freedom is a fundamental right for everyone, everywhere, always. ©Double… Keep reading »
This June marked 200 years since the very first issue of The Anti-Slavery Reporter was published. Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the 1926 Slavery Convention, historian Ryan Hanley revisits the inaugural issue of the Reporter to consider how anti-slavery campaigning has changed over the years,… Keep reading »
For Democracy and Against Deregulation. Anti-Slavery International’s CEO, Helen Moulinos, joined by the Head of UK and European Advocacy and other civil society organisations, are joining the Back to the Future march, to demand that the EU prioritises human and environmental rights. Between 21 and 23rd September, I… Keep reading »
Image courtesy of War Child UK In June 2025, in response to the endless atrocities being committed against Palestinians in Gaza by the State of Israel, Anti-Slavery International joined Red Line for Gaza, a growing coalition of civil societies and the public. Alongside War Child… Keep reading »
Late last week, the Financial Conduct Authority gave approval to Shein’s efforts to list on the London Stock Exchange. Shein, known for influencer “haul” videos, has also repeatedly hit the headlines for its negative environmental impacts and allegations of labour abuses, including forced labour, in… Keep reading »
Ten years ago, the UK Government introduced the Modern Slavery Act. The law aimed to reduce exploitation and to provide avenues for criminal justice. However, while pioneering in its day, weaknesses in the Act’s design seriously hampered its effectiveness. Our Communications Manager, Jessica Turner, provides an overview of… Keep reading »