All countries have slavery and human trafficking but now you can select your location on the US Department of State website to check your country’s rating. … More How does your country rate on Human Trafficking?
How many people are in modern slavery? New report shows horrific increase in the number of people trapped in slavery. Walk Free have released the 2023 Global Slavery Index showing 50 million people now in modern slavery. The report provides remarkable insight into the world’s fastest growing crime, which makes looking for green barcodes when … More 50 million people now trapped in slavery
Inside the call centre scam that lured vulnerable workers to Cambodia and trapped them in the murky world of human trafficking By South-East Asia correspondent Mazoe Ford and Supattra Vimonsuknopparat in Bangkok “The job advertisements were too enticing to scroll past — marketing and administration roles at a lavish casino in Cambodia, with high salaries and paid accommodation. … More Call centre that lured workers into human trafficking: ABC News
St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 is a fun day around the world to celebrate anything Irish – and GREEN! Bright green hair sure attracts attention – and that’s what we need to bring publicity to slave-free green barcodes when you shop. Organize a morning fun tv event in your area. All the tv morning … More Organisers Wanted: Green Hair Day – St Patrick’s Day- March 17, 2024
This year’s winner of our highest global honour is Sir Paul Hutchinson, and we were truly honoured to present him with his award at our annual gala evening at The Mirage Resort, Las Vegas. This year, the IASC Board voted to add one additional category: The Lifetime Achievement Award. This Award will not be voted on … More Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners
Can you donate an auction item for our fundraising? … More Donations needed for silent auction
Chris Wray, FBI director comments on human trafficking … More Message from FBI Director Wray on human trafficking
Human trafficking in shopping malls and retail centers … More Human trafficking in retail malls and shopping centres
The IASC congratulates Mr. Paul Hutchinson of Salt Lake City on winning the “Medal of Freedom” global award. … More Utahn Philanthropist tops Global Awards Honours
Anyone can be tricked into being trafficked. Look how this intelligent, polished lawyer nearly wound up being sold! … More Human Trafficking: How an intelligent lawyer was nearly tricked into being sold.
What is Kidnapping by Inveiglement”? … More What is “Kidnapping by Inveiglement”?
Bullying leads to runaways. 60% of runaways are approached by traffickers within the first 48 hours of running away. Once trapped, they have a 1% chance of escaping, and a 7 year life expectancy.
We can stop bullying before it even starts! Our free school education program brings anti-bullying training, and education ideas like a writing competition to your school. And, yes, it’s free.
$35 means we can donate a book to that school. $50 means we can donate a book both to that school, and also to the library. … More Donate a book to the IASC children’s free anti-bullying education program.
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More AGENTS SAVING LIVES: Slavery & Human Trafficking in Real Estate
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Bullying, teenage runaways & sex trafficking
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Modern child slavery: Where our makeup comes from: Children mining in 116F heat
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Human trafficking training now mandatory in the beauty industry
Human trafficking in the fishing & seafood industry. Is your seafood caught by slaves? … More Human trafficking in the fishing industry
Human trafficking in the trucking and transport industry. Truckers against Trafficking hero Antoine Sadler is saving lives – all the while driving for Wallmart. … More Human Trafficking in Trucking & Transport
Human Trafficking Awareness at Airports … More Human Trafficking Awareness at Airports
Submit your short, one-page maximum, entries in before October 15, 2022 for your chance to win. FREE TO ENTER: Email your entries to: info@antislaverycommission.org Awards Night Information Here Email your entry to: info@antislaverycommission.org
Human Trafficking Training is now mandatory for Police in several states after 1 year of service. The FREE Las Vegas IASC training counts as 6 hours of Human Trafficking Certification training. Reserve Your Place – All WelcomeDownload free program Reserve Your Place – All WelcomeDownload Free Program
“MUST-WATCH” TED talk: “Sports trafficking” – human trafficking right in front of our eyes – high school & college students brought to western countries in a disastrous unregulated visa system. Nominate Javier Wallace here for the 2023 International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Awards. Nominations are anonymous, we do not collect, sell or share data. You … More What is sports trafficking?
It is with great honor that we announce the 2022 IASC “Hero of the Year” Award Nominees. We honor and salute them, and take a quiet moment to think of all the victims they have saved, and the lives they changed forever. … More The “Sun-Yi Memorial Award” for the “Hero of the Year”
For outstanding achievement on a global scale for an individual or group in finance, commerce & industry who develop and publicize a strong human-trafficking statement, produce, sell or recommend specifically slave-free, fair trade products and who inspect supply lines, with the ultimate goal – to proudly sell, use and recommend 100% green barcode slave-free products. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Finance, Commerce & Industry
For outstanding achievement on a global scale in computing, technology, websites, online shopping guides & related fields in the fight against bullying, modern slavery or human trafficking. … More 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Computing/Technology/Phone Apps/Cybersecurity
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery or anti-trafficking programs or outstanding global achievement in the travel and related fields – individual or group . … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Travel, Tourism, Transport & Accommodation
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking programs or outstanding global achievement in “farm to table”, agriculture, food & beverage production and service, and charity meals in the food & beverage-related industries. – individual or group. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievements in the fight against human trafficking by Federal authorities. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Federal Authorities
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievements in the fight against human trafficking by state-level authorities. Elynne Greene – Las Vegas
Fabiola Loya Hernandez – Mexico
Cardell Morant – Washington DC
Nevada Division of Child & Family Services – Nevada
Nevada Coalition to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Nevada
Office to Combat Human Trafficking – BC, Canada
Ohio Governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force
Mari D. Parlade – Nevada
Liz Ryan – Washington DC
Karin Stone – California … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for State-Level Authorities
From the World Economic Forum in conjunction with Thomson Reuters Foundation comes this must-read article by Reuters Journalist Sonia Elks … More Slavery – still legal in 94 countries
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievement in the fight against human trafficking in local authorities. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Local Authorities
Vote for these remarkable individuals for the 2022 Global Awards for outstanding achievement – Police, Fire, and First Responders in the global fight to end human trafficking. Voting is anonymous and free. We do not collect data. VOTE HERE … More Medical, counseling & victim support groups honoured in Global Awards
Vote for these remarkable individuals for the 2022 Global Awards for outstanding achievement – Police, Fire, and First Responders in the global fight to end human trafficking. Voting is anonymous and free. We do not collect data. VOTE HERE … More Congratulations: 2022 Police, Fire & Emergency Services Award Nominees
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking
2022 Award for Volunteer Groups & Volunteerism
Congratulations to these remarkable individuals who volunteer with anti-bullying, anti-slavery or anti-trafficking programs and/or outstanding achievements as a volunteer or member of a volunteer group nominated for this prestigious global award. … More The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Volunteer Groups & Volunteerism
“Human trafficking is a reality: Asian girls are enslaved in suburban massage parlors; domestic workers toil like slaves in suburban homes; girls in a Montreal subway station are lured into prostitution; Vancouver gangs recruit Honduran boys to sell drugs. Featuring candid interviews with victims, witnesses and perpetrators, Avenue Zero weaves a spellbinding portrait of a dark and sinister trade flourishing in the shadows of the law.” – Real Stories … More 10-year-olds trafficked in Canada
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award –
Charities & Community Groups
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking programs in community groups, religious groups, charities, or related fields – individual or group. … More 2022 Finalists: Charities & Community Groups
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Programs for Women & Children For re-homing, shelter, repatriation, care & assistance in anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and anti-trafficking care programs for women & children – individual or group. All Women’s Action Society Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) Coalition Against Trafficking in Women Forever Found Free … More 2022 Finalists: Programs for Women & Children
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More 2022 Award – Repatriation & Survivor Care
Congratulations to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for their nomination for the 2022 Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Global Awards. See the full list of finalists (Special Campaigns & Events category).
See how this simple hand guesture saved a kidnapped girl’s life
If you see the signal, and alert emergency authorities urgently! … More Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Emergency: What do you do if you see this signal?
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More The Shauna T. Kelly Memorial Prize for Law
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More 2022 Finalists: Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking educational programs, online education, educational presentations, and awareness programs – individual or group.
… More 2022 Finalists: Education & Training
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Fashion & Beauty For anti-bullying, anti-slavery or anti-trafficking programs & education, or development of new slave-free-products or social media influencers who promote green barcodes, re-wearable fashion, slave-free makeup, ingredients, formulas, and cosmetics — individual or group Congratulations to the 2022 Nominees! Congratulations to the … More 2022 Finalists: Fashion & Beauty
The 2022 International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Award – Charities & Community Groups For anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking programs, books, writing, music, videos, documentaries, performance art, social media, photography, marketing, and social media influencers on a global scale – individual or group. Daffodil Altan – UC Berkeley School of Journalism. Frontline PBS: Trafficked in America Runako … More 2022 Award Finalists: Media, Journalism & the Arts
Congratulations to Donna-Leigh Perfect The International Anti-Slavery Commission is delighted to announce that Australian woman, Donna Leigh Perfect has been nominated for the International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Awards for 2022 for her anti-bullying “PEACE” program. Donna Leigh’s anti-bullying “PEACE” program helps stop the bullying that leads to child runaways, and as it is estimated … More Australian woman honored in International Awards
This important article from lawyers Ropes & Gray… Nominate this, or other companies for the International Anti-Slavery Commission Awards for pro-bono lawyers. Nominate Someone Here
Vote Here for Daffodil Altan Congratulations to Reporter Daffodil Altan We are delighted to announce that reporter Daffodil Altan has been nominated for the International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Awards for 2022 for the documentary “Trafficked In America [Frontline]”. Anyone can vote for this documentary for the 2022 Awards. All voting is anonymous. You do … More 2022 Award Nominee: Trafficked in America
Congratulations to Java Discover TV We are delighted to announce that Java Discover TV has been nominated for the International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Awards for 2022 for this documentary on child labor in the mica mines. Anyone can vote for this documentary for the 2022 Awards. All voting is anonymous. It is free to … More 2022 Award Nominee: Behind the Glitter: Child Labour in Mica Mining | Secrets of the Cosmetics Industry: Java Discover TV
Circulate this quick “go-to” list” from
The Attorney General, Nevada
You might save a life! … More Watch & Act: How to spot the signs of slavery
It is not surprising that the tourist capital of America is, once again, the worst for state for human trafficking. However, there are incredible moves on the ground throughout Nevada to make real change.
These following are not just numbers – these are people, including children sold for labor, marriage, babies, and sex slaves as young as 4 years old. more > … More Nevada worst for human trafficking (again)
A must-see from reporter and activist Colm Flynn… Nominate this video for the 2022 Anti-Slavery Media & Documentary Awards Nominate this video – Click here
Hotels have three unique problems: This piece from CNBC…
Kendall was only a child when she was sold as a sex slave by the very people she trusted. Dr. Phil McGraw’s team does a deep dive into the horror story of modern slavery/human trafficking. Attend the 2024 Conference to learn the “red flags” of how to spot someone being trafficked, and learn how to … More Horror Story: Little Kendall sold by parents
2022 Awards Firstly, let us all send our love and prayers to the thousands of grieving families around the world who have lost loved ones to COVID. 2022 Awards – Click here to Nominate The closing date is August 15, 2022, and a decision will be made after that time as to if an in-person … More Coronavirus Update – July 2022
Nominations for the 2020 Global Anti Slavery Awards Once you have nominated yourself, or your team… use one of these on your social media to get people to vote for you!
What are the red ‘x’s for on people’s hands? The #Endit Movement has rocketed to fame this year, bringing awareness to modern slavery and human trafficking. You can nominate the #EndItMovement, or any other individual or group (including your own) for the #GlobalAntiSlaveryAwards – nominations still open
An extremely well researched paper by Alexa Bejinariu, UNLV.
Causes of modern slavery Poverty is, by far, the number one indicator of susceptibility to poverty, therefore it is a huge step forward that the remarkable Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, of M.I.T., and Michael Kremer of Harvard, were honored with the Nobel Prize for economics. Go to the New York Times Article
The Open University Program provides free education to people around the world. You can take University-level courses, FOR FREE, on line. Educate yourself on modern slavery – FOR FREE here:
Absolute ‘must see’ for teenagers and their parents and teachers. Learn how you, or your child, can easily get tricked into a horrific nightmare. There really is help available. We are out here trying to help you – Red Cross, Salvation Army, Lifeline, and your church, mosque or temple. If you are reading this you … More Children for sale
Uganda is showing the power of modern, specific, taxation: targeting rich, white, western companies, and with a young population who crave social media – it’s a war Ugandan’s could easily win.
When countries build sources of legitimate & fair income – it’s a win for everybody around the world.
INCREASE TAXES!
Governments around the world are being asked to increase their taxes on BLACK barcodes – products that have not been inspected to ensure safe and fair work conditions.
Those taxes to be used:
50% to develop a green barcode project in their country
50% to help the country improve working conditions for all, and increase departments like the WorkCover Authority to ensure safe working conditions.
More: Uganda Learns Power of Taxation – New African Super-Power? … More Uganda finds their power – in taxation!
Kevin Bales CMG is Professor of Contemporary Slavery at the University of Nottingham, co-author of the Global Slavery Index, and was a co-founder and previously president of Free the Slaves. Want a job? He says often it’s the same story, a truck comes into the village, and even though the guy might be sketchy, the … More How to combat modern slavery: Kevin Bales: TED 2010
By Lottie Twyford and Ciara Jones
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2026 Speaker’s Applications Now Open “Empowering Women to End Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking”. October 16-18, 2026 Gold Coast Australia. Speakers are invited to give presentations on how you, your group, charity, or department are empowering women to end slavery, human trafficking, forced migration, inveiglement and the bullying that leads to runaways tricked into being … More 2026 IASC World Conference: Speaker’s Applications Now Open
Memberships are vital to the IASC. It is only with great numbers that we will have leverage to convince governments to change laws, companies to change practices, buyers to become aware of what they are buying, and the public to know how to spot trafficking victims, and how to help. We need members to help … More Volunteer Team Leaders Wanted: Membership Drive
California’s “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild” this year showed a whopping 80% increase in arrests. “This weeklong operation demonstrates that if you engage in human trafficking activities and harm our children and destroy lives there will be absolute consequences. There is no refuge for predators in the state of California “ - LA County Sheriff Robert Luna Watch … More 539 arrests for human trafficking in California.
In the three key areas: Prevention – Prosecution – Protection, India is showing great leaps forward. The 2023 U.S. Department of State Trafficking in persons report highlights India’s strong advancement in education to prevent victims falling into trafficking, prosecuting criminals, and supporting victims under the leadership of Arun Sobti, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Women’s … More India advances the fight against human trafficking
by IASC Goodwill Ambassador writing from the USA Emmanuel Osemota Human Trafficking in Nigeria: The New Slave Trade “You pray for death.” Those are the harrowing words of Adaura C., (pseudonym) a young Nigerian woman who, in 2013, was promised a job as a domestic worker in Libya by another woman. She would earn 150,000 … More “You Pray for Death” Harrowing words from Nigeria.
This horrific piece from PBS News Hour…
Speakers are invited to give presentations on how you, or your group, or charity, or government human trafficking cell, is empowering women to end modern slavery and human trafficking. Speakers from all walks of life are most welcome. One of the mandates of the IASC is to have representatives from every Level 1 and 2 … More 2024 Speaker’s Application
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