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Climate change is more than an environmental issue; it has far-reaching social consequences that affect communities worldwide. Chiara Soletti, Climate Change Manager, and Marta Medusa, Africa Programme Officer, explore how these changes are fuelling migration patterns in Ghana and increasing risks of modern slavery and exploitation. Keep reading »
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’ Act and its implications for survivors of slavery… Keep reading »
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 in the UK but around the world. Keep reading »
In our latest blog, Cristina Patriarca, Safe Migration Officer, discusses the importance of protecting migrant rights in the context of combatting modern slavery. Every year, on December 18, we celebrate migrants across the world as we mark the adoption of the… Keep reading »
Today marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This day is focused on countering contemporary forms of slavery, such as forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking. In September this year, the new Global Estimates of Modern Slavery were released by Walk Free,… Keep reading »
In our latest blog, Jo Baker, International Advocacy Manager, takes a look at the UN’s five-year human rights reviews, which will spotlight the UK in 2022. Keep reading »
Changes in the law can transform lives. Read our overview of the legal reform that we're calling for in the UK to fight modern slavery. Keep reading »
In our latest blog, Yaeno Fernandez Amano, Fellow at Anti-Slavery International, explores the latest polling results regarding modern slavery and supply chains. A new YouGov poll conducted by Anti-Slavery International and the Corporate Justice Coalition shows strong public support for new laws which would require companies… Keep reading »
The nation was shocked this week when British Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah revealed that he had been a victim of child trafficking. Born as Hussein Abdi Kahin, he was trafficked into the UK as a young child, and forced into domestic servitude. In a… Keep reading »
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 »