Uyghur forced labour: the government must act to stop forced labour cotton ending up on… 30 November 2021 Blog Two weeks ago, Sheffield Hallam University published a momentous report showing that international fashion brands, including UK companies, are very likely to be selling products made with the forced labour of Uyghurs. As a member of the Coalition to End…
World Children’s Day: calling for action to end child slavery 18 November 2021 Blog With World Children’s Day on the 21 November, Anti-Slavery International’s International Advocacy Manager, Kate Elsayed-Ali, calls for global action to tackle child slavery. World Children’s Day is a global reminder to the world that while childhood should be a time…
COP26: least developed countries left in the lurch 18 November 2021 Blog Fran Witt, Climate Change and Modern Slavery Adviser at Anti-Slavery International, reflects on attending COP26 and its outcomes. This year climate vulnerable countries, and civil society, came together as never before to elevate the issue of loss and damage finance…
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…
COP26 must address climate change and modern slavery: an open letter to Rt Hon Alok… 26 October 2021 Blog As the world welcomes the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK, we’re pleased to publish a joint letter to the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, President of COP26, and Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention…
National poetry day: your winning entry 1 October 2021 Blog For National Poetry Day on 1 October, we asked you to send us your poems on the theme of freedom. We’re delighted to publish the winning entry by Rhiannon Croker, Trafficked into Invisible Chains. Congratulations Rhiannon and thank you to everyone…
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…
Fundraising for freedom: Simon’s ‘Freedom Ride’ in tribute to Thomas Clarkson 23 August 2021 Blog Our supporter, Simon John, describes his Freedom Ride and how Thomas Clarkson inspired him to take on this 900-mile challenge, fundraising to support our work. At the start of 2020, I had the idea of a speaking cycle ride from…
Indigenous peoples and climate change: multiple crises drive modern slavery 9 August 2021 Blog On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Dr Chris O’Connell writes that supporting indigenous peoples, protecting their rights, and amplifying their voices are more important than ever. The dangers posed by the climate crisis are clear to see…
End modern slavery: Five ways to help us on World Day against Trafficking 30 July 2021 Blog On 30 July we mark World Day Against People Trafficking. Paul Sheehan, Anti-Slavery International’s Individual Giving Manger, explains how we can all make a difference to help end modern slavery around the world. It’s true that ending slavery isn’t an easy…