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A few weeks ago, Walk Free’s Founding Director,

Meet Tania* 👋 Tania was enslaved along with 30

Last week, we had the privilege of attending an in

According to a 2022 joint report, The Global Estim

Meet Paula*👋 She grew up in Nigeria and was ra

War and conflict are a breeding ground for modern

“Modern slavery permeates every aspect of our so

Meet Roman*👋 Roman was trafficked by an organ

This week, we had the pleasure of engaging with th

Meet Wayne* 👋 Wayne grew up with a mother and

Last Wednesday, our co-founder @princesseugenie vi

The ILO reported that over 27 million people were

Meet Katherine 👋 Katherine grew up in Eastern

Last week, our co-founders Princess Eugenie and Ju

According to Unseen and Anti-Slavery International

Meet Priscilla 👋 Priscilla lived with her gran

Given the hidden nature of Human Trafficking, it i

Image and Text Source from @unseenuk

Meet Beth 👋

Beth grew up in Nigeria, in an affluent family. She was travelling to Europe to study and was doing well until her father died suddenly in 2015, prompting her to return home.

‘Life became very hard for my family without my father,’ says Beth, ‘and after a while, I discovered that my mother had gotten involved in drug smuggling to try and pay the bills.’

Beth’s mother was arrested and drug dealers started pressuring Beth, claiming her mother owed them money. They forced her into drug smuggling and used increasing threats of violence against her.
Fearing for her life, Beth fled Nigeria and headed to the UK.

Shortly after Beth arrived, however, the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, and she got stuck in lockdown.

She was trapped, desperately trying to survive until she was trafficked into a criminal network. The criminals threatened her with physical and sexual violence, forcing her to comply.

Fearing for her safety once more, Beth did as she was told. She had become a victim of criminal exploitation. ‘I just had to do what I could to survive,’ she says.

During an attempted scam, Beth was arrested. The police recognised she was a victim of modern slavery and brought her to Unseen’s women’s safehouse. With their support, she has been able to get healthcare and, at the time of writing, was keen to begin some counselling.

To read Beth's story and learn more about Unseen's work, follow the link to her case study below ⬇️
https://www.unseenuk.org/case-study/beths-story/

#survivor #victims #modernslavery #antislavery #endmodernslavery #exploitation

This week’s Members Monday is all about @invisib

It is defined by the United Nations Office on Drug

Image and Text Source from @unseenuk

Meet Frank 👋

Frank grew up in Barbados and lived a decent life working two jobs to support his kids and family. He fell into modern slavery for trusting the wrong person.

He met a man called David, who used to vacation in Barbados and tell Frank about his company and his successful life in the UK. When Frank lost his job and fell into financial stress, David called him to give him a lifeline, a free flight to the UK and a job at his company. He could also bring his teenage son along with him.

When he arrived in the UK, this lifeline was shattered. Frank noticed his one-way plane ticket and was soon coerced into working long hours on building sites without any protective clothing or equipment. He was told that if he didn't comply, his son would be killed.

Exploiters separated Frank from his son and exploited him until he became fully compliant. He was only reunited with his son when, he said, "they realised they broke me down". After 3 and a half years of exploitation and malnourishment, Frank became too weak to lift any kind of building material. One day, he was put into a van with his son, driven to an unknown neighbourhood, and dumped on the streets. An old man took him to the hospital.

After a long recovery period, Frank was then welcomed into a safehouse. He got in contact with his son, and met James, his new 'big brother'. Frank and James developed a profound friendship. They spoke deeply about Frank's experience.

Since arriving at the safehouse,Frank has described it as a “place of healing”.

To read Frank’s moving story in his own words, follow the link to @unseenuk’s case study below ⬇️
https://www.unseenuk.org/case-study/franks-story/

#survivor #victims #modernslavery #antislavery #endmodernslavery #exploitation

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Member’s Monday - Migrant Help @migranthelpuk 👋

Migrant Help exists to protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma.

They are one of the leading providers of specialist support and accommodation for adult victims of modern slavery and their dependents with dedicated teams across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Migrant Help provides all-round care to help survivors recover from the trauma they have endured. Ultimately, their main priorities are reducing the risk of re-trafficking and empowering their clients as they rebuild their stolen lives.

Migrant Help supports potential victims of modern slavery by:

🏠- Providing safe accommodation
🏥- Facilitating access to health services and counseling
🤍 - Emotional wellbeing
🏦 - Providing financial and practical assistance
✔️ - Assistance with accessing compensation
📖 - Liaising with law enforcement
🏡 - Reconnecting with family
📄 - Assistance with acquiring new identification documents
🏘️ - Integration into the community or a safe and supported repatriation if requested.

https://www.migranthelpuk.org/

#migranthelpuk #EndSlavery #ModernSlavery #humantrafficking #antislavery #forcedlabour #endmodernslavery

Modern slavery is often portrayed as an immigratio

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The World Health Organisation has announced they e

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Member Monday this week is @salvationarmyuk 👋

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12,727 potential victims of modern slavery were re

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Throwback ⬅️ to when our co-founder @princesse

“Lyn met her boyfriend on a social media platfor

The famous abolitionist quote remains as pertinent

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

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Here at The Anti-Slavery Collective, we would like

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Survivor Story - Meet Ramphal! When Ramphal was

Yesterday at Prime Minsters questions, former PM T

Sneak Peak! 🚨 Our co-founders @princesseugenie

Latest estimates show that forced labour and force

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London remained the most common region for referra

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Survivor Story - meet Anila. As a young girl, An

Modern slavery is all around us, it can be closer

What can you do to help fight modern slavery?

📚Educate yourself: there is a lot of information and resources which anyone can access to learn more. Click the link in our bio to find out more!

🗣️Raise awareness: share what you have learnt or discovered to encourage others to talk and take action. Tell your family and friends about modern slavery! Use your social media channels to join the conversation.

🛍️Shop ethically: Slavery is everywhere as we know, it is in the food we eat, clothes we wear and the products we use. Ask businesses what active steps they are taking to ensure their supply chains are free from modern slavery. Shop fair-trade!

💰Support anti-slavery organisations: COVID-19 has affected organisations due to a lack of fundraising opportunities, volunteers and prioritisation. Even the smallest of donations go such a long way, especially for grassroots organisations, who have proved essential. Go to our website for information on our amazing partner organisations.

✏️Write to your government: It is their job to listen to you! Tell them what you know about modern slavery and ask what they are doing to combat this horrific crime.

#modernslavery #humantrafficking #antislavery #forcedlabour #endmodernslavery

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