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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.
Australia
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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We've released new analysis ranking the prevalence of modern slavery across the G20 nations and the actions governments are taking on the issue. #g20summit2023.
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It's time to end forced labour in prisons in the US. 🚫. It creates a financial incentive for mass incarceration, exploiting incarcerated people as a source of cheap labour. 📢 Sign the petition today: @freedomunitedHQ #EndTheException
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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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RT @WorldVisionNZ: World Vision NZ welcomes today's announcement from the government and @CarmelSepuloni to introduce a law requiring busin….
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Incredibly grateful for the opportunity to brief @AusAmbJO and other 🇦🇺 embassies across the region on the #GlobalSlaveryIndex and what all govts can do to end #modernslavery 🌎.
Pleased to host NGO @WalkFree to discuss the global scourge of modern slavery documented in Walkfree’s latest Global Slavery Index. 🇦🇺 is committed to strong action to address this pressing challenge for the international community.
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The UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill will prevent modern slavery survivors from accessing support due to fears of being detained and deported. Walk Free is fiercely rejecting the Bill. Read more: #moderenslavery #humanrights
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Nelson Mandela International Day inspires everyone to take action and make a positive change. There are steps everyone can take when it comes to ending modern day slavery. #modernslavery #mandeladay #humanrights
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RT @yukilo: 'Thrive' is a program by the @Freedom_Fund and @WalkFree which is supporting 200 Ethiopian female survivors of slavery to comp….
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Read the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery 2022 which we developed together with @ilo + @UNmigration here: Find a country-level breakdown of these regional prevalence figures in Walk Free's #GlobalSlaveryIndex2023 here:
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"Their data underpins our understanding of the enormity of the problem – that since 2016, the no. of people in #modernslavery has increased by approx. 10mil. Their work has shone light into some of the darkest recesses of humanity; disclosures that demand action." - @SenatorWong.
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"It means amplifying and supporting the vital voice of civil society. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of @WalkFree, the @ilo, and @UNmigration, for their efforts to analyse the data and figures of modern slavery." - @SenatorWong.
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"It means pushing back on uneven commitment to the #SDGs, including those suggesting that some Goals should be deprioritised" - @SenatorWong.
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"Using our voice means speaking out on modern slavery at the #HumanRightsCouncil, the @ilo, and the @UN General Assembly.". - @SenatorWong 's keynote address at the Australian National Modern Slavery Conference held in Naarm (Melbourne).
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Thank you @Anti_Slavery for sharing your expertise on the links between #climatechange, #modernslavery, and #migration in our co-authored essay featured in the 2023 #GlobalSlaveryIndex 🙌.
We are happy to share that our article co-authored with @walkfree from the recent Global Slavery Index is now live on our website. Read the full article here as well as in the Global Slavery Index ⤵. #modernslavery #climatechange #research .
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