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The Epstein and Al Fayed cases have prompted important public conversation. Read our response ⚖️ www.unseenuk.org/epstein-and-...

Insights from conversations with workers during 2025 construction site visits - Unseen New 2025 insights from construction site visits into modern slavery risks and worker wellbeing across supply chains.

Explore what conversations with workers revealed about labour practices on construction sites, drawing on insights from Unseen’s 2025 site visits to highlight key issues affecting workers: bit.ly/4btk21j

CEO Andrew Wallis moves on after nearly two decades of leading the fight against modern slavery - Unseen CEO of Unseen, an anti-slavery charity, Andrew Wallis, moves on after nearly two decades of leading the fight against modern slavery

After 18 years as founding CEO, Andrew Wallis OBE will step down this summer.

This planned transition comes at a time of organisational strength and we thank Andrew for his extraordinary leadership and look to the future with confidence.

Read more about this and Andrew's impact: bit.ly/4rzlxzT

New research from Unseen shows recent #immigration laws are deterring victims from coming forward and weakening efforts to hold #traffickers to account.

Read more: www.unseenuk.org/uks-modern-s...

#modernslavery #exploitation #UKimmigration

Through funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Unseen is engaging 15 hard to reach communities across the UK at heightened risk of #modernslavery.

Learn more about this project by reading our latest article. bit.ly/4pGXCwQ

#EndExploitation #NationalLottery #Unseen

There is no evidence of widespread abuse of the UK’s modern slavery system.

But there is growing disbelief in victims and it’s costing survivors protection and justice.

Our new report explains why restoring belief in survivors is crucial: www.unseenuk.org/uks-modern-s...

#ModernSlavery

UK’s modern slavery response weakened by immigration legislation - Unseen The new immigration policies are undermining the UK's response to modern slavery and allowing traffickers to thrive.

Our new research shows recent legislation is deterring victims from coming forward and allowing traffickers to operate with impunity.

#Modernslavery is not an #immigration loophole. It’s a serious crime.

Read more: bit.ly/4qwQkwQ

#UKImmigration #RestoringBelief #UKGovernment #HumanTrafficking

Paedophile who ran prostitution racket from luxury apartment is jailed A Cardiff man who ran a prostitution operation involving young men from his luxury city centre apartment and earned tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed. Dafydd Evans, of the Hayes Apartments i...

One call to the UK’s Modern Slavery Helpline run by @unseenuk.bsky.social resulted in this

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#modernslavery #justice

A new Bright Blue report, echoed by @theguardian.com, shows #asylumseekers are not widely misusing #modernslavery protections. Most referrals are genuine victims, and misuse occurs at the margins.

Read the report and see the need for stronger enforcement to prevent exploitation: bit.ly/3MGu2dl

New law will prevent human rights abuses and keep forced labour goods out of the UK market - Unseen The UK is in need of new legislation to protect human rights norms and prevent the UK from becoming a dumping ground for forced labour goods.

Without stronger laws, the UK risks becoming a 'dumping ground' for goods linked to forced labour.

New legislation could mandate human rights due diligence and keep forced-labour products out of the UK market.

Read Unseen’s latest article: bit.ly/4q7xITE

#EndModernSlavery #HumanRights

Tackling modern slavery - breakthrough moments from 2025 and why we must do more - Unseen From campaigns and sector-leading research to powerful fundraising efforts, business and frontline support, 2025 has shown what can be achieved when survivors, supporters, professionals and organisati...

2025 showed what’s possible when people unite to end #modernslavery. From frontline support to research and campaigns.

As the year ends, we’re reflecting on progress made thanks to our incredible teams, partners and supporters.

Read Unseen’s year in review and what 2026 looks like: bit.ly/4pNkDPG

Rights of protestors, migrant workers and the disabled ‘being failed by government’ The new chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has urged ministers to “ensure rights are protected across the nation”

We’re pleased to see Unseen’s report referenced in The Independent on #HumanRightsDay, highlighting growing concerns around labour exploitation and risks faced by migrant workers.

Tackling these issues remains urgent, and our Helpline data continues to show why.

Read the article: bit.ly/3XQwlg9

I Went Undercover as a Party Promoter In Ayia Napa | UNTOLD | Channel 4 Documentaries Contains strong language. Tir Dhondy goes undercover in Ayia Napa, exposing working holiday packages that trap young workers in illegal work, sexual harassment, unsafe accommodation and exploitation across Cyprus. First shown: 8 Dec 2025 00:00 Intro 02:09 Working holiday packages 04:54 Going undercover 07:55 Getting a job 14:29 Unsafe accommodation and charges 22:32 Undercover on the strip 27:28 Laughing gas and pool party 30:58 Club owners and sexual harassment 35:26 Calling the rep and illegal work SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/Channel4Documentaries?sub_confirmation=1   About #4Docs: Welcome to Channel 4 Documentaries, the home of cutting-edge factual content, from the award-winning 24 Hours In Police Custody and Dispatches to provocative and powerful original true stories. From shocking crimes to ground-breaking investigations, follow detectives unravelling real-life murder cases, step into the shadows of hidden subcultures and witness the shocking realities of romance fraud. Subscribe now and bring yourself closer to the stories shaping our world. Check out some of our grittiest playlists: Untold: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052N7fKqqI--hgoqi375K614 Must-Watch Originals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052A6nVxPmIM3ZWU2zCHShzI 24 Hours In Police Custody: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052Dk7MMdf7NdmehsNIUGgMX Dispatches: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052qcnyY1SQNUIXYP7tgVSdo Merseyside Detectives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052eqsZGhsytynzWwwSOcK6c Love Cheats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y051Xi_rA0XIBXX0jg_574c6W Britain’s Cost Of Living Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y0538sW4rb4IUittO5FHV62A2 In Too Deep: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y050J58MpneDBnqz2Hk_zzBfs 24 Hours In A&E: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y051uPem0F3XQTWc02q_H8e6t The Push: Murder On The Cliff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y052cIZ-bXNeQf1iThyOXUzzp Stream on #Channel4

@channel4tv.bsky.social has just released the UNTOLD film - Undercover Working Holidays: Stranded in Paradise.

Unseen had the opportunity to work with the team on this to raise awareness of young UK adults who get ensnared into widespread #exploitation across Cyprus.

Watch now: bit.ly/44Co0AD

Power the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline – Big Give This year we'll be fundraising for the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline. The Helpline is a lifeline for potential victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. This free, confid...

We've reached our target! Thank you for the incredible support for the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.

Every extra donation will still make a huge difference for people who need support.

This is the last chance to donate. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference.

bit.ly/44diuEd

We’re incredibly close to reaching our target.

If you haven’t already, please consider donating to our Big Give Christmas Appeal in support of the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.

Every donation is doubled at no extra cost to you: bit.ly/48GekGh

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #Exploitation

We’re raising funds for the Modern Slavery Helpline.

Supporter Ani says: “The only real way to be happy is to make other people happy, so this Christmas... use the money for the Big Give instead!”

For one week, donations doubled at no extra cost.

Donate now: bit.ly/3MfEqsg

#BigGive

Power the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline – Big Give This year we'll be fundraising for the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline. The Helpline is a lifeline for potential victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. This free, confid...

This is the week! 🎄

Unseen’s Big Give Christmas Challenge is live and all donations to the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline will be doubled until 9 Dec.

Your support can change lives.

Donate here: bit.ly/3Kt17bR

#BigGive #ModernSlavery #ChristmasGiving #ChristmasChallenge

One call can change a life – from 2–9 December, support Unseen’s Helpline this Christmas - Unseen Unseen is doing a one week fundraising appeal, raising £82,400 for the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline. A lifeline for potential victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.

Big Give Week is LIVE! 🎉

On #GivingTuesday and the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, your donations to Unseen can go twice as far.

From now until 9 Dec, every gift is doubled at no extra cost.

Donate and double your impact: bit.ly/3Mcvwf5

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge

This year, we’re asking you to stand with survivors again by supporting the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.

📅 2–9 Dec: Every donation will be doubled at no extra cost.
One call can change a life, help us be there to answer it: bit.ly/3KqtBCT

#BigGive #ModernSlavery #ChristmasChallenge

From January, @bawso.bsky.social, SOHTIS, @unseenuk.bsky.social & @medailletrust.bsky.social join a network of IMSAs from Hope for Justice and the Snowdrop Project who will work directly with survivors. Our ambition is that every adult survivor across the UK should have access to an accredited IMSA.

Step into the festive season with Unseen at Bath Abbey 🎶

Join us for an evening of carols and reflection as we celebrate the season.

Come together meet our team, and enjoy a night of Christmas cheer in a stunning setting.

Free tickets available now: bit.ly/47pno36

#Christmas #BathAbbey #Carols

Joint statement from CEOs on modern slavery protections and the 'Restoring order and control' policy paper - Unseen In response to the UK government’s recent policy paper, Restoring order and control (November 2025), the CEOs of leading anti-slavery charities have written to the Home Secretary to raise concerns abo...

Joint letter to Shabana Mahmood, UK Home Secretary, from the CEOs of the leading anti slavery organisations calling on her to rethink the conflation of modern slavery and immigration. Please read and share widely. Thank you! www.unseenuk.org/joint-statem...
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social

📢 Call for abstracts 📢

We’re delighted to open the call for abstracts for LEPH2026, to be held in Leeds, UK from 6-9 September 2026.

We encourage submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, & community leaders.

Deadline: 16/03/26

Read more and submit 👇
leph2026.org

UK construction workers at risk from modern slavery, charity warns Helpline run by Unseen receives hundreds of calls a year from potential victims of exploitation

Our insights from the 2024 Annual Assessment on modern slavery in the UK have featured in @theguardian.com’s latest piece on #modernslavery risks in the UK construction sector.

The data is clear: exploitation is closer than we think, and businesses must act now.

Read more here: bit.ly/4o97cYQ

It’s #WorldChildrensDay, a reminder to protect our future generation.

Across the UK, children are being exploited. Let’s raise awareness and keep every child safe.

Learn about county lines: bit.ly/3LNatj2

#EndChildExploitation #CountyLinesAwareness #ProtectOurChildren #Safeguarding

Our Deputy Director of Frontline Services joins the NCA's podcast, Underworld: Behind the Scenes of the NCA, to share powerful insights on modern slavery and its impact on survivors.

Listen now: bit.ly/3LDT24e

#ModernSlavery #Podcast

Step into the festive season with Unseen at Bath Abbey 🎶

Join us for an evening of carols and reflection as we celebrate the season.

Come together meet our team, and enjoy a night of Christmas cheer in a stunning setting.

Free tickets available now: bit.ly/47pno36

#Christmas #BathAbbey #Carols

Brandon Thomas, Business Consultant at Unseen, shows how survivors of modern slavery aren’t defined by #exploitation.

By working with business, policy, and survivors, we can turn “graves” of pain into “gardens” of hope.

Work with us: business@unseenuk.org

#ModernSlavery #CSR #SupplyChain

Modern slavery in the spotlight at major North Wales conference On 16 October, professionals working on addressing Modern Slavery from across Wales and beyond met at Conwy Business Centre in Llandudno Junction and online for Anti-Slavery Wales 2025. This annual ev...

This #AntiSlaveryWeek our CEO Andrew Wallis spoke at a North Wales Conference for Anti Slavery Wales 2025 on the economic realities of exploitation and chaired a powerful panel on adult exploitation.

These are important conversations that drive action.

Read more: bit.ly/47mauBz

How much do you think modern slavery costs the UK?

A. £100K
B. £20mn
C. £6bn
D. £60bn

Find out the answer: bit.ly/3WhesX9