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A Call to Action: How Stakeholders Can Drive Alliance 8.7’s Mission Forward

A Call to Action: How Stakeholders Can Drive Alliance 8.7’s Mission Forward

Imagine a world without forced labor or child exploitation. For some, it’s a moral imperative; for others, it feels like a distant dream. Alliance 8.7 refuses to see it as unattainable. This global partnership accelerates progress toward ending forced labor and child exploitation through collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and survivors. By championing accountability, transparency, and survivor-led change, these stakeholders unite to turn intention into action. Together, they illuminate the path toward a future where justice and freedom are universal rights.

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Community Safe Migration & Migrant Worker Protection Webinar

Community Safe Migration & Migrant Worker Protection Webinar

In September 2024, Free the Slaves and Verité hosted a webinar to share findings and lessons from the 19-month Fostering Fee Accountability and Cost Tracking (FFACT) Project, which tackled the complex issue of unsafe migration in South Asia. This event brought together 38 participants from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to discuss solutions to safeguard migrant workers. The webinar also marked the first steps towards establishing a regional network for international migrants, set to launch in early 2025.

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Strengthening the Fight Against Modern Slavery in Mauritania

Strengthening the Fight Against Modern Slavery in Mauritania

In September 2024, Free the Slaves partnered with ALCD to host a two-day forum in Mauritania, bringing together government officials, civil society organizations, and community leaders to combat modern slavery. The forum provided a platform to analyze current legislation, identify challenges, and share best practices for eradicating forced labor, human trafficking, and child exploitation. With key insights from local campaigns and workshops, participants crafted actionable recommendations to strengthen regional efforts and address the root causes of modern slavery.

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Free the Slaves’ Active Engagement in Key Regional Events In Asia

Free the Slaves’ Active Engagement in Key Regional Events In Asia

In July and August 2024, Free the Slaves participated in regional anti-slavery discussions in Asia, participating in key events focused on combating human trafficking and child exploitation. These events focused around collaboration and knowledge-sharing, addressing modern slavery in some of the most vulnerable regions of the world.

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