12/06/2026
More than 130,000 people are living in modern slavery across the UK today.
Without urgent action, exploiters will continue to operate in what has been described as a ‘low risk, high reward’ environment.
That’s why leaders from across the anti-slavery sector gathered at the House of Commons this week to mark the launch of ‘Decade of dignity’ – a strategic vision for ending exploitation and human trafficking in the UK.
The report sets out a bold and ambitious vision for how the UK can transform its response to modern slavery over the next decade, placing survivors at the heart of policy and practice while strengthening prevention, protection and prosecution efforts.
We are proud to have worked alongside fellow anti-slavery organisations to develop this shared vision for the future.
Hosted by Carolyn Harris MP, the launch event brought together parliamentarians, civil servants, businesses, academics and leaders from across the anti-slavery sector, including people with lived experience. The speakers included Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Alex Norris MP; the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Eleanor Lyons; and Tom Collins MP, Officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
Decade of dignity is an important contribution to the national conversation – and a call for long-term, systemic change. We look forward to working with partners across the sector to turn this vision into reality.
Together, we can build a future where every person is free from exploitation and able to live with dignity.
Read the report 👉 https://ow.ly/Iytl50ZalQY
Action for Children and Youth Justice Anti-Slavery International Anti-Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit Catch22 Every Child Protected Against Trafficking Focus on Labour Exploitation Hope for Justice Human Trafficking Foundation Justice and Care Snowdrop Project The Anti-Slavery Collective Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group The Children's Society NWG Network The Salvation Army UK Unseen & the Modern Slavery Helpline
