What is Anti-Slavery Day?
Anti-Slavery Day takes place every year on 18th October to raise awareness about the urgent need to eradicate all forms of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. It is part of Anti-Slavery Week, a UK and European awareness initiative. This year, the week runs from 14th to 20th October 2024.
Did you know? An estimated 50 million people are living in modern slavery today. This figure has risen by 10 million since the Global Slavery Index was last published in 2018. Global issues such as conflict, climate change, and authoritarian regimes have heightened risks, leaving more people vulnerable to exploitation.
This year’s theme – #TogetherAgainstSlavery – encourages action and highlights how businesses can address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains.
To mark Anti-Slavery Week, Hales Group is taking action by:
Together, we can inspire action and work towards a world free from slavery. Get involved and learn more about the #TogetherAgainstSlavery campaign: https://www.stronger2gether.org