Anti-Slavery International presents: ‘100 years of the slavery convention’ photo exhibition
Exploring the links between historical and modern forms of exploitation in slavery, and the ongoing fight for freedom Keep reading »
Articles tagged with: human rights
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Technology and modern slavery: A look at cyber scam centres
Image credit: Civic Studios. Still from Scam City series. Have you, or has someone you know, ever received a scam phone call from an unrecognised number asking for your bank details, offering a vague promotion, or encouraging you to invest in cryptocurrency? The person calling you… Keep reading »
Forced labour bans are reshaping global trade
Effective import controls and international cooperation across can make a dent in forced labour in global supply chains. If properly designed, import controls can be an effective tool to address forced labour in global value chains and provide remedies for victims and survivors. Where in the world are we seeing… Keep reading »
How birth registration can support a life of freedom
Having access to legal identity documents is a fundamental human right and essential to securing all our other rights. Unfortunately, many children around the world are not registered at birth. In this blog, the Regional Advocacy and Programmes team reflects on the importance of birth registration and the barriers that marginalised communities,… Keep reading »
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Solidarity with Migrant Workers and Demands Amid Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
March 9, 2026 (AMMAN, BEIRUT, GENEVA, KATHMANDU, KUWAIT CITY, LOME, LONDON, WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Coalition on Labor Justice for Migrants in the Gulf and its allies stand in unwavering solidarity with the more than 31 million migrant workers across the current conflict zone including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan,… Keep reading »
Beyond Crisis Management: implementing a prevention and right-based response to Modern Slavery: perspectives from Emily
Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International will be publishing a blog series authored by experts who consulted on the joint Middlesex University and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group training framework designed to strengthen Local Authorities’ Response to modern slavery. The first blog of the series offers perspectives from Emily. Emily Vaughn is a leading expert on modern slavery and human trafficking… Keep reading »
International Migrants Day 2025: Inside Lebanon’s Kafala System
This International Migrants Day, the International and Thematic Advocacy team looks at the Kafala system in Lebanon, a country where the experiences of migrant workers are often overlooked. Credit: (L) Anti-Slavery International. (R) Labour Day Protest in 2023. Dara Foi’Elle for Migrant Workers Action. Keep reading »
Promises of Change, Reality of Continuity: Reflections After Labour Party Conference
In this blog, Anti-Slavery International reflects on the Labour Government after the party conference (28 September – 1 October), uncovering where progress has been made, what harmful policies remain, and what still needs to change. The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, where the 2025 Labour… Keep reading »
Anti-Slavery Day 2025: the fight to end slavery is far from over
Every year, on the 18th of October, we commemorate Anti-Slavery Day. Anti-Slavery Day was created in 2010 to raise awareness of modern slavery and encourage shared action to eradicate slavery, because freedom is a fundamental right for everyone, everywhere, always. ©Double… Keep reading »
Looking back at the first issue of the Anti-Slavery Reporter, published 30 June 1825
This June marked 200 years since the very first issue of The Anti-Slavery Reporter was published. Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the 1926 Slavery Convention, historian Ryan Hanley revisits the inaugural issue of the Reporter to consider how anti-slavery campaigning has changed over the years,… Keep reading »