Meet the Global Network Against Forced Labour: Together protecting people and the planet 16 November 2023 Blog We campaign for strong laws that put people before profit, particularly in the EU and UK. Part of this is bringing together activists from around the world so these laws have the global impact we seek. The Global Network Against…
One more step towards addressing forced labour in supply chains: European Parliament’s Committee adoption of… 17 October 2023 News, Press Office One more step towards addressing forced labour in supply chains: European Parliament’s Committee adoption of amended forced labour regulation 17 October 2023 Brussels, Belgium – Today we are one step closer to stopping the flow of goods made with forced labour from…
Anti-Slavery Day: The “Illegal Migration” Act 2023 and its implications for survivors in the UK 12 October 2023 Blog October 18 is Anti-Slavery Day. It is a chance for us to come together, to learn, and to take action to achieve a world where everyone can live in freedom. Our Communications Manager, Jessica Turner, reflects on the ‘Illegal Migration’…
State-imposed forced labour in Turkmenistan: Now is the time for action 5 October 2023 Blog This World Cotton Day, our Business and Human Rights Policy and Research Officer, Rocio Domingo Ramos, and our International Advocacy Officer, Cara Priestley, provide an overview of the cotton harvest in Turkmenistan – Central Asia. In this blog, they explain…
More must be done to tackle forced labour in global trade and supply chains 29 September 2023 News, Press Office 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…
The “Illegal Migration” Act has passed into law. How did we get here and what… 6 September 2023 Blog Now the “Illegal Migration” Act has become law, what next? The so-called “Illegal Migration” Act has now become law. We fought hard against this proposed law, which we knew would be so damaging to survivors and victims – not just…
Towards COP28: why the UN Climate Negotiations must consider forced labour and human trafficking 18 July 2023 News As our planet faces the extreme threat of climate change, we know that people are more vulnerable to the combined risks of climate change and modern slavery. At Anti-Slavery International, over the past two years, we have been advocating to…
What is the impact of the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act One Year On? 26 June 2023 Blog Last week marked the first anniversary of the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in the United States on 21 June. This law takes sweeping measures to address corporate profiteering from Uyghur forced labour, by banning all…
One step closer to mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence in the EU 20 June 2023 Blog Another win in our business and human rights work, as the EU Parliament moves one step closer to stronger laws on business and human rights. Our Business and Human Rights colleagues, Sian Lea and Andriana Loredan, talk us through what…
Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group urge Lords to consider modern slavery 9 June 2023 Blog As the proposed “Illegal Migration” Bill progresses in the House of Lords, the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group provide a new detailed overview of how this Bill will impact victims of slavery. Our Parliamentary Officer, Lucy Symington returns to the ATMG’s analysis…