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    Walk Free is an international human rights group focussed on the eradication of modern slavery, in all its forms, in our lifetime.
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    We independently and unashamedly agitate for change and pioneer research that reinforces the need for change in the world.
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    What is modern slavery?

    Modern slavery is an umbrella term, which encompasses several types of exploitation, including forced labour, human trafficking and forced marriage.
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    Strengthening Systems

    Eradicating modern slavery requires strong governments, a committed international community, and measures to hold these systems to account.
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    • Global Slavery Index
    • Global Estimates of Modern Slavery
    • Promising Practices

    Making modern slavery socially unacceptable

    Modern slavery will never be eradicated unless we tackle the social norms and discrimination that drive these forms of exploitation.
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    • Global Freedom Network
    • Faith For Freedom phone app
    • The Freedom Fund
    • Women and Girls

    Eradicating slavery from all supply chains

    Our interconnected world has increased the risk of exploitation throughout global supply chains – we must hold tackle these hidden forms of exploitation to eradicate modern slavery.
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    • Bali Process Government and Business Forum
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    • Strengthening supply chain transparency
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      Who we are

      Walk Free is an international human rights group focussed on the eradication of modern slavery, in all its forms, in our lifetime.
      Read more
      • Also on this page
      • Our story
      • Our team
      • Partners
    • How we work
      Back

      How we work

      We independently and unashamedly agitate for change and pioneer research that reinforces the need for change in the world.
      Read more
      • Also on this page
      • Our impact
      • Our approach
    • What is modern slavery?
      Back

      What is modern slavery?

      Modern slavery is an umbrella term, which encompasses several types of exploitation, including forced labour, human trafficking and forced marriage.
      Read more
      • Also on this page
      • What does it mean?
      • Where it exists
  • What we do
    • Strengthening Systems
      Back

      Strengthening Systems

      Eradicating modern slavery requires strong governments, a committed international community, and measures to hold these systems to account.
      Read more
      • Related projects
      • Global Slavery Index
      • Global Estimates of Modern Slavery
      • Promising Practices
    • Making modern slavery socially unacceptable
      Back

      Making modern slavery socially unacceptable

      Modern slavery will never be eradicated unless we tackle the social norms and discrimination that drive these forms of exploitation.
      Read more
      • Related projects
      • Global Freedom Network
      • Faith For Freedom phone app
      • The Freedom Fund
      • Women and Girls
    • Eradicating slavery from all supply chains
      Back

      Eradicating slavery from all supply chains

      Our interconnected world has increased the risk of exploitation throughout global supply chains – we must hold tackle these hidden forms of exploitation to eradicate modern slavery.
      Read more
      • Related projects
      • Bali Process Government and Business Forum
      • Business & Investor Toolkit
      • Strengthening supply chain transparency
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