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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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Walk Free
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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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Walk Free
2 years
Our team hosted a regional spotlight of the Global Slavery Index 2023 report in Amman, Jordan. We met with influential stakeholders, survivors, government and embassy officials, to discuss modern slavery trends and advocacy. 👉Learn more:
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@WalkFree
Walk Free
2 years
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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Walk Free
2 years
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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RT @CReMS_IB: Under the imminent legislation, New Zealand entities with income over $20 million p.a. must submit annual reports of the risk….
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Walk Free
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RT @CReMS_IB: The New Zealand Government has today announced it is drafting modern slavery legislation. This is a significant milestone for….
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Walk Free
2 years
NZ’s Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni announced its commitment to introduce new modern slavery legislation. Organisations with $20 million or more in annual revenue must report on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. Read more:
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Walk Free
2 years
RT @setemcat: 🗺️ 50 milions de persones viuen en condicions d'esclavitud al món, segons el Global Slavery Index 2023 de @WalkFree. ⚠️ Quins….
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Walk Free
2 years
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 🌎.
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Bernard Lynch
2 years
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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Walk Free
2 years
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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Walk Free
2 years
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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Walk Free
2 years
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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Walk Free
2 years
"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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Walk Free
2 years
"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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Walk Free
2 years
"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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2 years
RT @pepkivi: Migrant workers are three times as likely to be victims of labour exploitation as national workers. Glad to have shared the fl….
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Walk Free
2 years
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 🙌.
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Anti-Slavery International
2 years
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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