The situation in Ukraine: key resources and how you can help 18 March 2022 Blog 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…
2021 in action: how you helped us to fight slavery worldwide 25 January 2022 Blog 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,…
The Beijing Winter Olympics: not fun and games 21 January 2022 Blog 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. As the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing…
International Migrants Day: how we’re working to reduce migrant workers’ vulnerability to modern slavery 17 December 2021 Blog 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…
At COP26, governments must recognise the links between climate-induced migration and modern slavery 26 October 2021 Blog 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…
The global climate crisis: how climate-induced migration is trapping vulnerable people into modern slavery 20 September 2021 Blog 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…
COP26 UN climate change Summit – a big opportunity 2 July 2021 Blog 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…
UK Government immigration consultation – we need your help 23 April 2021 Blog Our UK policy manager Kate Roberts explains our position on the UK Government’s immigration consultation. Recently we have been asking supporters across the UK to write to their MPs, encouraging them to Ditch Detention for survivors of modern slavery. More…
Climate change and modern slavery: a vicious circle 9 April 2021 Blog Climate change and modern slavery are serious challenges that need to be tackled together. Climate change affects everyone. Changing weather patterns have left millions of people at risk of losing their homes and livelihoods; environmental degradation is pushing millions more…