
Modern slavery affects over 40 million people globally.
We are working with global partners to protect people from the threat of slavery, trafficking and violence.
Modern slavery and trafficking at a glance
1 in 130 women and girls are living in slavery today.
Women and girls around the world are disproportionately victims of exploitation and modern slavery.
1 in 4 victims of modern slavery are children.
Children are vulnerable to some of the worst forms of modern-day slavery like being trafficked into forced labour on farms and fishing boats, and into the online sexual exploitation of children.
90% of forced labour takes place in the private economy—homes, businesses, and global supply chains.
77% of UK businesses believe there is a likelihood of slavery at some stage in their supply chain, which includes some of our most-used items like coffee, electronics, and clothing.
Everyone trapped in modern slavery is a person with a name, a story and a dream.
Modern Slavery: Hear From Survivors
Modern Slavery is Prevalent Across the World
Source: Global Slavery Index, 2016
IJM is the largest international anti-slavery organisation in the world.
Slavery is a Violent Crime
Modern slavery goes beyond just bad working conditions. People trapped in slavery face physical, verbal and sexual abuse daily, and cannot leave to find other work or protect their families. In IJM's cases, we have met people in slavery who report being beaten, gang-raped, locked in tiny rooms, starved and even forced to witness murder.