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We are an international human rights group working to accelerate the end of #modernslavery in all its forms. Creator of the Global Slavery Index.
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Joined March 2014
Today, we have launched the fifth edition of the #GlobalSlaveryIndex – assessing 160 countries prevalence, vulnerability, and government efforts to #EndModernSlavery. Read the full report here:
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The most memorable beauty tutorial you’ll ever watch. You won’t believe the final look. #GRWM #beauty #DayOfTheGirl #stackedodds
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‘You cannot adapt to lost cultures .You cannot adapt to lost traditions .You cannot adapt to lost history .You cannot adapt to starvation .And you cannot adapt to extinction’ - @vanessa_vash . This #EarthDay we must listen to those at the front lines of the climate crisis 🌍
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Today, we have released our #StackedOdds report; the most comprehensive evaluation of the female experience of modern slavery and exploitation to date.
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The Australian #ModernSlaveryBill was passed by the Senate today with three amendments. It will now return to the House of Reps, following which it will be passed into law. This is a major milestone for the anti-slavery movement in our region #EndSlavery.
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There were 50 million people living in modern slavery in 2021, according to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery released today from Walk Free, the @ilo and @UNMigration: Read:
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#FaithLeaders gathered today to help #EndSlavery. Please retweet and sign the declaration - http://t.co/pfja7uA8v7
http://t.co/diebdQc2CW.
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"While service is the true form of worship, slavery is the worst insult to God." #Endslavery @SriSri @ArtofLiving
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“Slavery exists in the world today because we allow it to” - @GraceAForrest. Our very own Grace Forrest joined other young leaders from over 190 countries at the @OneYoungWorld Global Forum. Learn more 👉 . #EndSlavery
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"Many survivors understand the benefits of sharing some aspects of our story to raise awareness; however our experience in slavery is not the only, nor the primary, topic we want to discuss. We want to talk about policy change.". - Minh Dang, @empwrsurvivors
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The climate crisis is a human rights crisis. 🌏. Meet Vanessa Nakate - the Young Leader for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. @vanessa_vash explains the consequences of climate change. #climatechange #humanrights
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Meet our founders ✨ Andrew & @GraceAForrest who together have made a commitment to do everything in their power to fight & end Modern slavery in their lifetimes.
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Born on opposite ends of the globe, into two very different lifestyles - @YeonmiParkNK and @GraceAForrest have joined forces to fight the same battle. #ModernSlavery. #GSI2018 #UnravelSlavery
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Migrant workers in Blenheim, NZ, are living in crowded, damp, freezing rooms and continually falling sick. They are victims of debt bondage and if they don’t work, they don’t get paid. Read the story by @Kirsty_Johnston here:
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“I pay tribute to the Walk Free Foundation for the work that they have done to drive momentum” - @JulieBishopMP #BaliProcess #EndSlavery
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Hear from North Korean defector @YeonmiParkNK after the launch of the 2018 Global Slavery Index #GSI2018 #UnravelSlavery
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Biases that stack the odds against girls start with daughters not being valued as much as sons. This leads to fewer girls in school, fewer opportunities for quality work, and an increased risk of exploitation and modern slavery across their lifetime. #StackedOdds.
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In excellent leadership from #WesternAustralia’s government, companies that fail to meet their #ModernSlaveryAct obligations will be barred from access to the WA govt’s $27 billion procurement contracts. More from Chris Evans, our Strategic Engagement Lead.
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Congratulations to Nicola and @GraceAForrest who have both been honoured with an Abolitionist Award at @nominetwork’s 8th Annual Gala. The award recognises Grace and Nicola for their endless dedication to female empowerment and the abolition of modern slavery. #ModernSlavery
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“We need to build a thriving community, where there is brotherhood and sisterhood, love and understanding” -Sr Chan Khong #EndSlavery.
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The Australian #ModernSlaveryAct has passed both houses of Parliament. Walk Free co-founder Andrew Forrest explains why this is such an important step for the fight against modern slavery in our region: #endslavery.
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The Walk Free team are so proud of our co-founder, @graceaforrest for the incredible achievement of winning the WA 2021 Young Australian of the Year award on Thursday night. #wereallpartofthestory @ausoftheyear
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The Zen Master’s words highlight need for action from #FaithLeaders to help #EndSlavery – “Contemplation must go together with action”.
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Join the @Fash_Rev! . 1. Wear your 👕inside out & back to front. 2. Take a 📸of the label. 3. Post it online 💻. 3. Ask #WhoMadeMyClothes! 💁🏻
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On Monday, we will release the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, created in collaboration with @ilo and @UNmigration. Save the date 📌.📅 Monday 12 September.⏱️ 9:00am CEST.
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"The #BaliProcess is about exchanging ideas, setting an example and working together" - @JulieBishopMP #EndSlavery
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Did you know Walk Free has joined Instagram!? Join us on our visual journey @WalkFreeFoundation 📸👊🏼 #ModernSlavery
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The world’s #FaithLeaders have come together to #EndSlavery. You can sign the declaration too http://t.co/afTIP0GqB7
http://t.co/ywFAxfK0Np.
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A home tour you won’t forget. Sometimes you may be surprised by what’s Behind the Door #realestate #stackedodds
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“These abhorrent crimes are an affront to our collective humanity and therefore we must act collectively to tackle them and eliminate them. The Bali Process is at the centre of our regional efforts,” says @JulieBishopMP #BaliProcess
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How can we harness the power of #AI for social good?. Project AIMS (Artificial Intelligence against Modern Slavery) is using machine learning to analyse statements produced under modern slavery statements to assess compliance with the #UK and #Australian Modern Slavery Acts.
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The countdown is on! . On Thursday the Walk Free Foundation will launch the 2018 Global Slavery Index! . Here is a timely reminder of the importance of measuring Modern Slavery. 📰: . #GSI2018 #EndSlavery @SlaveryIndex
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Modern slavery is driven by power imbalances. Gender inequality and discrimination amplify this imbalance for women and girls. Discover more: Photo credit: @GraceAForrest
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Women and girls account for nearly three quarters (71%) of all victims of modern slavery. Although #modernslavery affects everyone, there is no escaping the fact that it is a gendered issue.
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On #InternationalYouthDay we recognise the power of youth leaders to change the world. Join our Co-Founder & Director, @graceaforrest, in conversation with award-winning journalist @nelufar in @oneyoungworld’s #TogetherApart series. Full chat in the link below. #31DaysOfYouth.
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New to the term "modern slavery"? Here's a quick guide to get you started. Dive a little deeper with the resources available on our website: #modernslavery #walkfree
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Find out about the #survivors behind #modernslavery in our new IGTV series, Survivor Stories. Follow the link below to listen to @_nasreensheikh as she discusses her own lived experience in modern slavery:.
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Every voice matters in the fight against modern slavery. Below, 11 year olds from across Western Australia have pledged to use their voices to be apart of the next generation to make a difference to #endslavery • #everdayhero
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“To adapt is to innovate. To find new ways of working. To reimagine business models. To use new technology to solve age-old human problems. To put people first.”. Our @GraceAForrest at @OneYoungWorld #OYW2021 #walkfree
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Modern slavery continues to thrive in our global economy and undermine efforts towards sustainable development. It exists because of man-made #inequalities and feeds off historical imbalances.
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Interested in hearing about how modern slavery is present on social media, and what social media platforms are (and are not) doing to combat these risks? Register for this free webinar presented by Walk Free on Nov 17:
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We're honoring the work of @NimkoAli, founder of the @TheFiveFound, which prioritises the urgent issue of FGM, a devastating abuse that has affected over 200 million women and girls around the world. Follow, listen and continue to learn, today and beyond. #Act2EndFGM #EndFGM
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Change the world one purchase at a time with The @guardian's ethical shopping guide! . This guide will empower you to make conscious purchases that will help to create a better world. Happy mindful shopping! . 👉. #sustainablefashion #EndSlavery
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No country is immune to #modernslavery. Walk Free is working closely with New Zealand to rapidly progress action towards modern slavery laws that will protect the human rights of workers within and beyond #NZ borders. Progress is happening.
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Did you catch our conversation with HRH Princess Eugenie and Julia de Boinville of @TASC_org? Our very own @GraceAForrest & Serena Grant discussed our Protecting People in a Pandemic report, which highlights how vulnerable migrant workers face increased risk due to #COVID19.
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With Easter fast approaching, let’s ensure we make choices that empower people - instead of contributing to forced labour & child slavery. 🍫🐣
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There are more people in slavery today than at any time in human history. 📸: Lisa Kristine Photography . #WalkFree #EndSlavery
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Why is the data collected for the 2018 Global Slavery Index so important? . @JonCliftonDC from @Gallup explains. #GSI2018 #UnravelSlavery
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It's time for #EndSlaveryAUS🇦🇺 Act. Our latest publication highlights the top 3 areas for reform. Download it here
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We are calling on the @AustGovernment to incorporate modern slavery in the New International Development Policy as a key priority, strengthen the @DFAT aid programs and projects, and enhance regional and international modern slavery representation and coordination.
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This Saturday, Walk Free co-founder @GraceAForrest will be discussing how and why women and girls are disproportionately at risk of modern slavery with a panel of experts at the @statelibrarywa Disrupted Festival of Ideas. It's free! Join us 👇 #perthevents.
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Australia’s first #modernslavery Bill passed the House of Reps – now on its way to the Senate! . But let’s not miss the opportunity to make the bill better – we need an Independent Commissioner to protect victims, keep Australia accountable and importantly #EndSlavery
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This April, get ready to ask your favourite brands #whomademyclothes and discover the stories & people behind the clothes you buy and wear. Greater Transparency = Greater Accountability. 📸 @Fash_Rev
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Walk Free welcomes a clear timeframe for an Australian Modern Slavery Act & calls for the inclusion of an independent anti-slavery commissioner 🇦🇺
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Child marriage stops girls from going to school & reaching their full potential. Pictured, girls participate in Karate in the Giridih district, India - Where 6 out of 10 girls are married before their 18th birthday. 📸 Prashanth Vishwanathan
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GROUNDBREAKING case - the first international trial against a corporation on grounds of #ModernSlavery within its supply chains - read more in our case notes on Araya v Nevsun. #InsightSeries @shaeronjoy
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"Everyone is equal, we are going to free every human being from #ModernSlavery. This must end" - Andrew Forrest. #EndSlavery #BaliProcess
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“Marriage should be a choice, not a sentence” @GraceAForrest • Read our insight series on forced marriage, including where children fit into the equation.
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The environment and human rights are inextricably linked. Climate change is directly impacting vulnerability to #modernslavery. And those who have contributed least to #climatechange will be those that are most affected. @guardian @UNICEF #childmarriage.
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To better understand the overlap of migrants and modern slavery, we looked at where & when migrants are most exposed, and which migrants face the highest risk. More in our report linked below.
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The #financialsector is a powerful ally in tackling #modernslavery, holding unique leverage to improve practices across every industry.
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An estimated 28 million people were living in forced labour in 2021. This includes over 3.3 million children who experienced forced labour across various economic sectors, including domestic work, agriculture, and manufacturing. Read:
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Shocking new data in: 40.3 million globally are victims of modern slavery. Let's #endslavery now!
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There are an estimated 160 million children in child labour today – an increase of 8.4 million children over the last four years according to @ilo @UNICEF. Put another way, almost 1 in 10 of all children in the world are working. #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour.
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. @FriedmanMattS says the successful mission to land man on the moon, once thought impossible, should inspire a uniting vision to eradicate #modernslavery. READ| Ending modern slavery in business is possible. Here’s how. 📰:. #EndSlavery
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🎄🎅🤶 . You have a right to know that the goods you purchase have not been made whilst causing harm to those embedded in the supply chains that make them. This Christmas, let retailers know that you care about the people who make your clothes, electronics and homewares.
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Our team is working on the 5th edition of the Global Slavery Index - the most comprehensive data set on #modernslavery. To support the next edition, we're asking government and non-government organisations to complete a survey on government action👉
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Governments must recognise that the way they treat asylum seekers has a direct bearing on their efforts to combat #modernslavery. Everyone has the right to seek asylum, just as they have the rights to life, liberty, and to security of the person.
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#Budget2018 includes $3.6 million over 4 years to establish an anti-slavery unit in Department of Home Affairs. It's hoped that the unit will help businesses mitigate the risk of slavery, strengthen criminal justice outcomes and enhance victim supports #ModernSlavery
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We are all connected to modern slavery through the goods and services we buy. The 5th edition of the #GlobalSlaveryIndex analyses modern slavery across several sectors - such as garments, cocoa, finance, and fishing, among others. The full report is coming on 24 May 📖.
Did you know that modern slavery is embedded in supply chains across industries producing items we buy every day?. @walkfree's #GlobalSlaveryIndex shines a light on exploitation, empowering industries & governments to increase & improve their responses to combat modern slavery!
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The Australian Government has launched the Modern Slavery Register, a searchable database of statements filed under the Modern Slavery Act. This presents a strong opportunity to monitor progress & engage business in the fight against modern slavery:
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The Australian Government is marking this day by launching a new website to track the efforts of large businesses to tackle modern slavery in their global operations and supply chains. For more info visit
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It was fantastic to collaborate with our friends at the @UniofNottingham for the 2018 Global Slavery Index. Hear from Research Associate Elena Abrusci about her involvement. @rightsbeacon @SlaveryIndex #GSI2018 #UnravelSlavery
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The fact an Anti-Slavery Commissioner is being proposed in NSW, but there's still not one for the whole of Australia, shines a light on a gaping hole in the Modern Slavery Act. #modernslavery
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Art is power!. Our friends at @rightsbeacon have launched a collection of modern anti-slavery murals from around the world. These artworks call for slavery-free communities and demand social change. Discover the #ImaginingFreedom collection 👉 #GSI2018
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We are delighted with today’s Australian gov't anouncement of an inquiry into the adoption of national legislation to combat #modernslavery.
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Former UK Prime Minister @theresa_may has warned human traffickers are targeting children fleeing the war in #Ukraine. War increases vulnerability to #modernslavery especially for women and children, targeted within a day of crossing the Polish border 👉
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“The scheme allows for what can only be described as debt bondage, where salary deductions are being used as a means to financially control workers and thus to remove agency from them” - Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner @KaraninaSumeo.
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On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we must protect those who are disproportionately impacted. Ending forced marriage (which can be exacerbated in conflict) will help break the cycle of violence faced by young women. @GraceAForrest.
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“If girls around me are unsafe, then I feel unsafe because we are made of the same fabric" - Norah. Walk Free were honoured to have Norah a youth advocate from @PlanUganda speak to our guests at the 'Towards a Common Future' launch yesterday #WFFSummit #ModernSlavery #CHOGM2018
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One of our founders @GraceAForrest is at @NexusAustralia today discussing modern slavery, its root causes and what we can do about it -
"Profit and Power: #modernslavery is a $150billion industry exploiting vulnerable people. Slavery is not part of the human condition, it is a human choice people make every day" @GraceAForrest & Diana Mao @NexusAustralia #WeAreNexus.
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Great to see Bali Process Business Leaders @Walmart included in #UNGA's event on Stepping Up Action to end Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Watch: . #EndSlavery
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Women and girls remain disproportionately affected by modern slavery. Our latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery with @ilo and @unmigration found that almost 27 million females – over half the global total – were living in #modernslavery in 2021. Let’s take a closer look:.
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Positive Progress:.Last week the senate in the Philippines unanimously passed a bill that criminalises child marriage.
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Garment workers in #Bangladesh have rejected an increase in the minimum wage, saying it is still not enough to live on and urging global brands to pay more for the clothes they buy. Read: . #EndSlavery #EthicalFashion #SustainableFashion @Fash_Rev_AUSNZ
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The brilliant statisticians behind the @SlaveryIndex explain their ground breaking work, shining a light on the scale of #ModernSlavery. Via @Gallup @jacquijlarsen @PDiegoRosell . 📰: #GSI2018 #UnravelSlavery.
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