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Human trafficking is among the grossest violations of human dignity, and represents the opposite of the human flourishing God intends for us.
As Christians, we believes that every person is made in the image of God, and that He calls us to bring freedom and restoration to all those who are oppressed and ill-treated.
Join us as we work to tackle demand for human trafficking and advocate on behalf of victims, ensuring that our anti-slavery laws in the UK are fit for purpose.
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Slavery is not a horror safely confined to the past; it continues to exist throughout the world, even in developed countries…Across the world slaves work and sweat and build and suffer.
Women in the Shadows from the Clewer Initiative
The Clewer Initiative is the national work of the Church of England to combat modern slavery.
The Women in the Shadows series is a collection of five short videos comprised of stories from survivors and interviews with experts.
They cover how women can be trapped in modern slavery, what life is like after being rescued, and the challenges in recovering from what they have experienced.
Ope's Story from Victoria Derbyshire
28-year-old Ope was brought from Nigeria to Coventry to work as a prostitute.
Figures from the National Crime Agency show nearly 800 women and girls working in the sex trade were identified as trafficking victims in 2014, with many of those coming from West Africa.
Ope told her story to the Victoria Derbyshire Programme.
If you suspect a case of modern slavery...
Contact:
• the Police (101 or 999 if someone is in immediate danger)
• the National Modern Slavery Helpline (0800 0121 700 modernslaveryhelpline.org)
• Crimestoppers (0800 555 111crimestoppers-uk.org) where you can leave information anonymously
Do not confront a suspected trafficker or victim of trafficking. Your safety and that of any possible victims is of primary importance.
News about Human Trafficking
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Record 20,000 Modern Slavery Victims Referred in UKA record 19,125 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. The Government confirmed this is the highest annual…
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Theresa May calls for renewed action to tackle modern slavery
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UK to impose sanctions on people smuggling networks
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Number of modern slavery victims in the UK hits record highThe UK has seen a significant rise in potential modern slavery cases, with 4,758 referrals reported to the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between July and September 2024—a record high.
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McDonald's employed human trafficking victims, investigation findsA BBC investigation has found that victims of modern slavery were forced to work at a McDonald’s branch and at supply factories for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, including Waitrose, M&S,…
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Hundreds of trafficked children fall off Home Office systems
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