Anti Slavery Day 2027

How to get involved

1. Raise awareness: Share information about modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labour on social media, in blogs, or within your community.
2. Support anti-slavery organisations: Donate to or volunteer with organisations dedicated to combatting slavery and assisting survivors.
3. Advocate for policy change: Advocate for policies and legislation that strengthen anti-slavery measures, protect victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.
4. Participate in awareness campaigns: Join or organise awareness campaigns or events to shine a light on the issue of modern slavery.
5. Learn about the issue: Educate yourself about the signs of modern slavery and how to identify and report potential cases. In the UK, call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.
6. Support survivor services: Contribute to programmes that provide shelter, counselling, and support for survivors of modern slavery.

History of Anti Slavery Day

Anti Slavery Day in the UK was established by the Anti-Slavery Day Act 2010, introduced by Anthony Steen MP, to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery. It built on the United Nations’ Slavery Remembrance Day and broader international recognition that slavery in various modern forms remains a global problem. Since its inception, Anti Slavery Day has become a platform for advocacy and awareness-raising, particularly in the UK, where the Modern Slavery Act 2015 created stronger legal tools to tackle trafficking and exploitation.