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On 18th of December, we celebrate International Migrants Day. On this day, created to honour the contributions of people who have moved, leaving behind their homes and communities, we call attention to the abuses that migrant workers around the world face. Millions of workers… Keep reading »
Despite growing awareness of the links between climate change and modern slavery, much work is needed to make sure that modern slavery is included in crucial climate change discussions. Our Climate Change Manager, Chiara Soletti, attended recent UN negotiations to collaborate with and support civil society groups to… Keep reading »
As the football World Cup in Qatar demonstrated, exploitation of migrant workers in the Gulf remains rampant and severe. In June 2024, Anti-Slavery International was proud to contribute to the launch of the Coalition on Labour Justice for Migrants in the Gulf. This Coalition, co-founded by Anti-Slavery International,… 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 »
It’s a new year and here at Anti-Slavery International, we’ve been reflecting on all the great achievements over the last year. In 2021, thanks to your generous support, we supported a staggering 17,880 people across 21 projects in 10 countries, including Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Tanzania.*… Keep reading »
As we approach the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Georgina Russell, Fundraising and Communications Assistant, explains the horrific practice of forced labour in the Uyghur region and the human rights implications of the games. Image via Shutterstock. As the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing start to appear on our screens; we… Keep reading »
This International Migrants Day, Cristina Patriarca, Safe Migration Officer, highlights the link between migration and modern slavery, examining how we’re working to protect migrant workers overseas. The numbers are clear: there are more people experiencing slavery today than at any other point in… Keep reading »
As we welcome COP26 here in London, Adéla Mackie, Fellow at Anti-Slavery International, explains how we need governments to recognise the critical link between climate change and modern slavery. It’s a shocking reality but it’s undeniable: climate change is increasing vulnerability to modern slavery. As… Keep reading »
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 »
In November the UK will host the COP26 UN climate change summit. Anti-Slavery International’s climate change and modern slavery advisor Fran Witt asks what world leaders could do to tackle the related issues of climate change and modern slavery. You might wonder what climate breakdown and… Keep reading »