Tackling modern slavery in East Anglia

The Diocese of East Anglia initiative to tackle Modern Slavery in East Anglia has taken off since its launch in February 2024 with volunteers now numbering around 35, but more are still needed. Below you can find resources about the issue and read news stories on what is being done.


Resources


  1. Media stories of Modern Slavery from around the Diocese
  2. St Bakhita’s life story
  3. Numbers of people enslaved in the UK & East Anglia
  4. Modern Slavery Reporting: Police – information requests
  5. Become a Freedom Watcher
  6. Customer message to companies & footprint stories
  7. Slavery: spot the signs
  8. Ethical Consumer -reduce slavery
  9. Radio Maria Modern Slavery audio series
  10. Modern Slavery Leaflet

For more details about the modern slavery initiative in East Anglia, please contact john_simong@hotmail.com

Read more about the Santa Marta Group – an alliance of police chiefs and Catholic bishops from around the world working together with civil society to eradicate human trafficking and modern day slavery.

Latest Modern Slavery News


February 4, 2025

Justice & Peace Commission Talk on Modern Slavery

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January 27, 2025

Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking

On Saturday, 8 February 2025, the Diocese of East Anglia invites everyone to join in prayer for the victims of trafficking and modern slavery. This significant […]
November 25, 2024

Modern slavery in UK hits record levels

The number of potential victims of modern slavery in the UK reached a record level in the last quarter according to the latest official data, reports […]