All the latest news, press releases, advocacy and blogs from Anti-Slavery International.
As IIED launches new research demonstrating that climate change not only increases vulnerability but is leading to modern slavery, our CEO Jasmine O'Connor, reflects on the evidence so far and what needs to happen now. Keep reading »
In February 2022, we shared our initial reaction to the EU Commissions’ proposal for a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law. We have now released our comprehensive analysis and recommendations for addressing the proposal’s shortcomings. Rocio Domingo-Ramos, Business and Human Rights Policy and Research Officer, shares how… Keep reading »
25 April 2022 Kimberley – policy and monitoring assistant at Anti-Slavery International and co-author of our most recent report “One day at a time” – talks about the hostile environment created for survivors of modern slavery. Today, the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group and Anti-Slavery International… Keep reading »
Today, the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, hosted by Anti-Slavery International, launches “One day at a time”, a report looking at the Recovery Needs Assessment (RNA). Co-author of the report, Olly, sheds light on the report and on the RNA process itself. As someone who has lived experience of… Keep reading »
Today, the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group and chair Anti-Slavery International launch the first report looking at the experience of the Recovery Needs Assessment (RNA) process. The new report entitled “One day at a time” charters the first-hand experiences of, not only those on the receiving end of support,… Keep reading »
Jamie Fookes, Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Coordinator, discusses the risks of human trafficking given the UK Government’s recent announcement that it would be sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. At the end of last week, the Home Office announced its reckless and cruel plan to send asylum seekers to… Keep reading »
On 7 February 2022, Anti-Slavery International was proud to support the formal opening of the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Mauritius, celebrated with a ribbon cutting event. The centre was built as part of a collaboration between Anti-Slavery International and a Mauritian trade union, Confédération des Travailleurs… Keep reading »
We join the international outrage at the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and stand in support of the Ukrainian people. Our concerns about the safety and wellbeing of those fleeing this violence, many of whom who will likely find themselves increasingly vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation, are deep and multi-faceted. Keep reading »
Today, 10 March 2022, Anti-Slavery International, together with the Cotton Campaign, celebrates the historic achievement of the elimination of state-imposed forced labour in the 2021 Uzbek cotton harvest. For almost 15 years, the Cotton Campaign, a coalition of international human and labour rights NGOs, independent trade unions, brand… Keep reading »
Across the globe, modern slavery continues to disproportionately affect women and girls worldwide. Almost three quarters (71%) of people affected by slavery today are women and girls. From sexual exploitation and domestic work, to descent-based slavery and forced labour, women continue to face physical, financial, sexual and psychological… Keep reading »