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

Slavery in Mali during current unrest

15 March 2013 The recent occupation of northern Mali by separatist and Islamist groups left people of slave descent, many of whom are still in slavery, extremely vulnerable, but Anti-Slavery partners Temedt can play a vital role in re-establishing stability. As the poorest and most marginalized in society, people of… Keep reading »

Free teacher training programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade

20 July 2008 Anti-Slavery International and Inner Vision are delighted to offer four INSET days at the Museum in Docklands to support and empower established and trainee teachers to deliver classes on the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the Key Stage 3 History curriculum. The main aims of the INSET day… Keep reading »

Mayor says sorry for London slave trade role

24 August 2007 In an important move forward, London’s Mayor Ken Livingston apologised for the capital’s role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and declared 23 August the city’s annual slavery memorial day. Marking International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on 23 August, the mayor… Keep reading »

Mauritanian president moves against slavery

25 March 2007 Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi, Mauritania’s first democratically elected president, pledged he would toughen the country’s anti-slavery legislation and take action to help former slaves. This is the first time slavery has been officially acknowledged as a problem in Mauritania and that a commitment has been made… Keep reading »

UK Government signs Council of Europe trafficking convention

23 March 2007 In a welcome move, on 23 March the United Kingdom signed the Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings and pledged it would ratify this crucial convention. Anti-Slavery International, our supporters and partners have been calling on the Government to sign the Convention… Keep reading »

Anti-Slavery International helps free trafficked women

7 March 2007 In March, Anti-Slavery International helped free four women trafficked into prostitution in Côte d’Ivoire, resulting in their safe return home and the prosecution of their traffickers. The women, aged between 17 and 24, were trafficked from the Philippines believing they were going to work in France. Instead,… Keep reading »