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In a few weeks, the world commemorates the Slavery Convention of 2026 that was meant to commit to ending all slavery everywhere. How about progressing this by committing to a Modern Slavery Act 2027 that promotes responsible business, supports survivors and aligns our laws with our values as a society? Keep reading »
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 »
In the last year alone, many of us will have read or heard stories about migrant agricultural workers on the UK seasonal worker scheme who face exploitation as they pick the fruits and vegetables for our supermarket shelves. Or how many of the goods being imported into the… Keep reading »
The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings has released its latest report assessing the UK’s implementation of the European Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. In this blog, our Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Coordinator talks about the importance of this international treaty in… Keep reading »
Anti-Slavery International is deeply concerned about the UK Government’s earned settlement proposal and the recent announcement from the Home Secretary that would reduce refugees’ status from five years to 30 months, and the impact this may have on modern slavery survivors. By increasing insecurity around immigration status,… Keep reading »
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 »
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 »
We are facing an unprecedented crisis. The US Government recently announced a ‘freeze’ on all foreign assistance. By far the biggest aid donor, the US contributed more than 40 per cent of all humanitarian aid in 2024. This rash move is extremely dangerous, and the consequences will… 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 »
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 »