Press releases and media information from Anti-Slavery International. For any media queries and interview requests please contact our Communications and Impact Manager, Yasmina Nuny Silva:
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… Keep reading »
Baroness Young of Hornsey Introduces Groundbreaking Private Member’s Bill in The House of Lords. 28 November 2023 London, UK – Today, Baroness Young of Hornsey, a crossbench Peer and leading advocate for new laws to protect people and the planet, will introduce to… Keep reading »
One more step towards addressing forced labour in supply chains: European Parliament’s Committee adoption of amended forced… Keep reading »
More must be done to tackle forced labour in global trade and supply chains, says new Coalition Against Forced Labour in Trade 28 September 2023 London, UK & Washington, DC – The Freedom Fund and the Human Trafficking Legal Center are launching the Coalition Against Forced Labour in… Keep reading »
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 language… Keep reading »
Press Release: new research shows the impact of a victim–centred approach on reporting of child sexual exploitation in Nepal. Child sexual exploitation remains widespread in Nepal, driven by discrimination, poverty, a lack of education, peer pressure and the necessity of finding employment. Efforts to spearhead improvement to… Keep reading »
Companies should be legally responsible for their supply chains. Keep reading »
We’re shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news today of the 39 people found dead in a lorry container Keep reading »
Hadijatou Mani, forced into sexual slavery as a “fifth wife”, wins against her former master. Keep reading »
Report: EU Governments ‘pass the buck’ for protecting thousands of Vietnamese children trafficked through Europe. Keep reading »