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All the latest news stories, campaign updates and press releases from Anti-Slavery International.

CEO of Anti-Slavery International Jasmine O'Connor OBE speaking at the Annual Supporter Conference in 2022

Driving systemic improvements for people in modern slavery

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After nearly seven years of valued leadership, Jasmine O’Connor OBE is stepping down as Anti-Slavery International’s CEO to take up a new role as CEO at a UK charity working on refugee community resettlement. We are happy to share that Donna Covey joins the organisation as the new interim CEO. Donna brings a wide range of charity CEO experience, which will help the organisation continue to build on its strong operations, advocacy and fundraising programmes. Keep reading »

Global progress on modern slavery hangs in the balance with EU law

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As the EU stalls on passing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor OBE shares a statement about what this law means for global progress to end modern slavery. “Everyone, everywhere deserves to live and work in freedom, without having to face exploitation, abuse and forced labour. Keep reading »

Landmark due diligence legislation agreed in the EU

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In the early hours of Thursday 14 December, the European Parliament, European Commission and Council of the European Union reached a definitive political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The specific content of the agreement is still being clarified by decision makers, more complete and detailed information… Keep reading »