National poetry day: your winning entry
For National Poetry Day on 1 October, we asked you to send us your poems on the theme of freedom. We’re delighted to publish the winning entry by Rhiannon Croker… Keep reading »
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Turkmenistan cotton harvest: new harvest, same old abuses
As the annual cotton harvest commences and Turkmenistan marks Independence Day on 27 September, business and human rights policy and research officer, Rocio Domingo Ramos, sheds light on the continued practice of forced labour in the country’s cotton industry. Picture by Marianne Krohn, via Unsplash. The 2021 cotton harvest… Keep reading »
The global climate crisis: how climate-induced migration is trapping vulnerable people into modern slavery
Adéla Mackie, fellow at Anti-Slavery International, explores the link between climate-induced migration and modern slavery as we launch our new report with IIED on this critical issue. Climate change is having a catastrophic effect on the planet – and, in turn, people. As crops, water… Keep reading »
National Poetry Day: share your verse for freedom
It’s National Poetry Day on 1 October. Here at Anti-Slavery International, we’re passionate about the power of words to express injustice, to hear and to call others to action. That’s why we’re inviting you to enter our very own poetry competition on the theme of freedom. Keep reading »
London Fashion Week: let’s put people before profit
This London Fashion Week, our business and human rights policy and research officer, Rocio Domingo Ramos, explains why the fashion industry must take action to tackle exploitation in the fashion industry – including here in the UK. It’s London Fashion Week – one of the… Keep reading »
This Women’s Equality Day, we must remember Afghanistan
On Women’s Equality Day, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor reflects on the impending rise of modern slavery and human trafficking in Afghanistan. As we watch an extremely difficult situation in Afghanistan unfold, it is critical to understand how a return to Taliban rule could increase incidences of modern… Keep reading »
Fundraising for freedom: Simon’s ‘Freedom Ride’ in tribute to Thomas Clarkson
Our supporter, Simon John, describes his Freedom Ride and how Thomas Clarkson inspired him to take on this 900-mile challenge, fundraising to support our work. Simon during his freedom ride. Image copyright: James Markham © At the start of 2020, I had the idea of a speaking cycle ride from… Keep reading »
Indigenous peoples and climate change: multiple crises drive modern slavery
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Dr Chris O’Connell writes that supporting indigenous peoples, protecting their rights, and amplifying their voices are more important than ever. The dangers posed by the climate crisis are clear to see following the series of extreme weather events… Keep reading »
End modern slavery: Five ways to help on World Day against Trafficking
On 30 July we mark World Day Against People Trafficking. Paul Sheehan, Anti-Slavery International’s Individual Giving Manger, explains how we can all make a difference to help end modern slavery around the world. It’s true that ending slavery isn’t an easy task. However, we… Keep reading »
Mrs F’s fight for freedom and justice
Niger has been found guilty of trivialising legal justice for survivors of modern slavery by the West African Court of Justice. Mohamed Camara, our Africa Programme Officer, shares Mrs F’s fight for freedom and justice. Credit: Ramadhan Azmi via Unsplash Mrs F was born into slavery… Keep reading »