Modern Slavery

Understanding the Reality of Exploitation in Our Communities and Worldwide

The global picture

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It is estimated that there are over 50 million slaves in the world today, 28 million of these are being exploited in forced labour (ILO 2022)
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Millions of girls are denied an education because of their gender, with over 22 million women and girls living in forced marriages around the world.
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Modern slavery is an extremely complex and horrific crime, making at least $193 billion each year for criminals, while victims suffer threats and abuse.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of human rights, affecting millions of people across the world today. It includes practices such as human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced marriage. It happens when a person is forced, coerced or deceived into a situation where they are exploited by someone who intends to benefit or profit from their abuse.

Modern slavery often hides behind legitimate systems, supply chains and economic structures. This makes it difficult to detect and traps people in cycles of poverty, vulnerability and abuse. In 2022, the International Labour Organisation estimated that 50 million people were living in conditions of modern slavery. Of these, 28 million were in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage.

Our priorities

Prevention and Awareness

Prevention is the first line of defence against modern slavery.

We focus on identifying risks and stopping exploitation before it happens by raising awareness in communities, schools, and workplaces.

Supporting the Vulnerable

Anyone can be at risk of exploitation and abuse.

Men, women, young people and children may be vulnerable due to the circumstances that they are living in, such as poverty, conflict, prior abuse, homelessness etc.

Education and Engagement

We offer awareness and educational resources.

To inform and equip members of the community to spot the signs of exploitation and take steps to report concerns. We also deliver training to professionals.

Advocacy into Action

Advocacy turns awareness into action to protect those at risk.

We participate in local, as well as national and international working groups and networks to collaboratively influence policies and practices.