Tag: modern slavery
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Opportunity: Campaign steering group [paid]
Background Survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking deserve recovery, justice and support. Yet, survivor rights have been undermined by a number of laws and policy changes in recent years. Data secured by After Exploitation shows that most survivors of modern slavery are not accessing counselling, safe housing, or advice through the system meant to support them.…
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Resource: Checklist for experts with lived experience
18th December 2025 – Today, After Exploitation is launching a new resource for survivors of modern slavery. The Lived Experience Opportunity Checklist suggests things to consider, and questions to ask, when thinking about taking on an opportunity aimed at lived experience experts. The guide is compiled by Kehinde Ojo, Dr. Ndiweteko Jennifer Nghishitende and Maya…
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Explained: Immigration changes would harm survivors of modern slavery
Joint letter to the Home Secretary Guide to immigration changes Social media action kit On 21st November 2025, the UK’s Home Secretary announced government plans to weaken protections for refugees, make it harder to seek asylum, and potentially make it more difficult to be recognised as a victim of modern slavery. Whilst many survivors of…
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After Exploitation joins 100+ rights groups against weaponisation of violence against women and girls (VAWG)
19th August 2025 – After Exploitation is proud to join nearly 200 non-profit organisations and charities in raising the alarm against far-right weaponisation of violence against women and girls. In our work standing beside campaigners and researchers with lived experience of modern slavery, we are aware of the lasting impact of exploitation amongst women and…
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Joint letter to Yvette Cooper: Child sexual exploitation (CSE) must not be stereotyped
27th June 2025 – Following Baroness Casey’s audit on group-based child sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse (CSA), we have grown concerned by the lack of recognition for CSE support, compared to disproportionate focus on the ethnicity and nationality of victims and perpetrators of CSE in politics and the press. Meanwhile, the government continues to characterise…
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Modern Slavery + mental health fact sheet: Only 4% potential victims of slavery and trafficking access counselling
11th June 2025 – New data obtained by After Exploitation, as part of a fact sheet on modern slavery and access to mental health support, shows that only 4% of potential trafficking and slavery victims access ring-fenced, Home Office-funded counselling for survivors of this crime. Whilst survivors are able to access general NHS services, charities…
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Data (Use and Access) Bill: Impact on survivors of modern slavery
29th May 2025 – The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB) poses a serious risk to survivors of modern slavery. Drawing on lived experience testimony and practitioner research, our fact sheet outlines how key clauses on information rights within the DUAB—especially those in Part 5—threaten survivors’ access to justice, privacy, and support. What does the…
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Training workshop: Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOIs), 9th July 2025
Due to demand, we’re running a second introduction to Freedom of Information (FOI) workshop this July Date: Wed July 09 2025 Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (UK) Description: Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by both professionals and members of the public have helped uncover injustice and win pivotal legal cases, campaigns and headlines. Join us…
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Blog: What does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (BSAIB) mean for modern slavery survivors?
24th April 2025: New legislation is set to make life harder for people on the move, and survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking are no exception writes Dr Jen Nghishitende About the Bill The new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (BSAIB) is rapidly progressing through Parliament. The Bill repeals some provisions of the…
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International Women’s Day statement 2025: “Exploited women and girls are leading the fight against slavery but, too often, they are being failed”
Women impacted by modern slavery are a significant force for change. In our experience, many are exposing injustice, demanding better protections, and pushing for the inclusion of survivors’ voices in the charity sector and political life. Yet, many survivors face immigration restrictions[1] or criminalisation[2], which can bar them from work, including in the very sectors…
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