Calls to our
@MSHelpline
are at an all-time high with 11,700 calls and contacts in 2023. This marks the fourth consecutive year of increases. In addition, the UK care sector continues to be a
#modernslavery
hotspot. Learn more trends from our Helpline ➡
Our thanks to Sir
#MoFarah
for having the courage to share your story. Last year in the UK alone, 5,468 children were identified as victims of
#modernslavery
and
#humantrafficking
. If you need help or support our
@MSHelpline
is here for you ☎️08000 121 700
Thrilled to announce the
#UnseenApp
is here! Launching today on
#WorldDayAgainstTrafficking
, our new app makes recognising modern slavery and reporting it to
@MSHelpline
easier than ever before. Search ‘Unseen UK’ in app stores now.
Ukrainians arriving in the UK are in immediate danger from
#traffickers
. A simple text with help & advice can make a huge difference. We want every telecoms provider to send a vital message to help stop
#slavery
before it starts. Tweet your network at
Anyone following
#LineOfDuty
may have seen the
#modernslavery
scene on Sunday - this happens today. But there are signs anyone can look for to prevent this terrible crime. Use the free
#UnseenApp
to learn to spot the signs and call
@MSHelpline
"There is an absence of hard evidence that shows that it works."
CEO of
@UnseenUK
Andrew Wallis
@andyw1
, explains how ‘the Nordic Model’, which would criminalise paying for sex, does not address the root causes of sex trafficking, nor help victims of it.
Without urgent funding, the UK Modern Slavery Helpline will close on 30 November, and thousands of victims across the UK will lose their only chance of freedom. For more info or to give now, go to
#DontLetHerGoUnseen
#ModernSlavery
@MSHelpline
This
#AntiSlaveryDay
there are more victims of
#humantrafficking
than ever before. If we’re going to reverse the trend, those in power need to listen to the experiences of survivors. Help us get their voices heard by contacting your MP:
#timetolisten
Save the date to tune in to our BBC Radio 4 appeal this Sunday with
@DavidOlusoga
, who shares the story of Tania, a modern slavery survivor, and why it's vital that we keep our
@MSHelpline
open 24/7, 365 days a year. Learn more and donate at:
In this passionate address, our Director Justine Currell talks about some of the Modern Slavery Helpline calls that she personally has taken, how she set up the service, and how we can't let it go. Please watch and share, and give what you can:
Listen now to
@DavidOlusoga
telling the story of Tania on the
@BBCRadio4
appeal to raise vital funds for Unseen's Helpline. Please donate if you can.
#R4Appeal
We're so thrilled for the 3 survivors of
#modernslavery
who have completed their barista training with the fantastic
@manumitcoffee
. We're proud to help survivors learn industry and customer service skills - helping them on the road to confident and independent living!
#Coffee
Could you spot the signs of carwash slavery?
Workers who aren’t wearing the right gear, who look withdrawn or frightened, unwilling to handle money, appear to be sleeping on site, prices 'too good to be true'.
Call
@MSHelpline
on 08000 121 700 with concerns.
Six weeks ago we turned to you to help save
@MSHelpline
. You've raised an astounding £373,973, and prevented the Helpline from closing on 30th November!
The lines WILL be open into the new year. We still need your support but for today, thank you for making this happen!
The UK's fight against
#modernslavery
takes a new turn. For the first time ever, forced surrogacy, a new form of exploitation, was reported to our
@MSHelpline
in 2023, with three potential victims indicated. More details on the latest UK trends here:
There's still time to write to your MP about proposed legal aid cuts, which go in front of MPs tomorrow (Tuesday). Cuts could mean survivors of
#ModernSlavery
are denied access to justice. Please help stop this by writing to your MP - we've made it easy at
How to keep Ukrainian
#refugees
safe and help them navigate life in the UK, free from threats such as
#humantrafficking
? Introducing
#UkrainiansWelcome
– a new website providing vital safety info in Ukrainian, Russian & English. Please spread the word:
Today, we are launching a striking new campaign to help raise £800,000 to save the Modern Slavery Helpline which is threatened with closure.
#unseenstories
@MSHelpline
We're looking forward to tonight's event, marking 10 years of
@UnseenOrg
tackling
#modernslavery
. Since beginning the fight 10 years ago, we have supported 344 men, women & children out of
#exploitation
&
@MSHelpline
has taken over 10,000 calls. But our fight continues.
#CountyLines
drugs gangs often exploit children and the vulnerable to make big profits. Ensure you can spot the signs of county lines exploitation and call the
@MSHelpline
for support and guidance.
A world without slavery is possible – and it starts with you. Learn the most common warning signs to watch out for and help free someone from exploitation
👉
If you have any suspicions, please 📞our free, confidential and 24/7
@MSHelpline
on 08000 121 700
#Modernslavery
is all around us.
Thousands of people across the UK are being forced to work in exploitative conditions, usually in plain sight of the public.
Visit our website now to learn how to spot the signs and you could help set someone free.
Tune in to our
#R4Appeal
with
@DavidOlusoga
and hear about Tania, a courageous survivor of modern slavery, and how your generosity could affect the lives of countless individuals like her. Listen now at
We are proud to be part of 13
#antislavery
organisations that have signed a joint letter to MPs outlining our concerns over the UK’s new
#IllegalMigrationBill
. We urge that all provisions preventing survivors receiving support are removed from the Bill:
Tragic news from Essex. At this point we don't know whether this was slavery-related or not, but what we do know is that vulnerability and desperation make people do desperate things. Our hearts are with these victims and their families
Tania survived
#ModernSlavery
. But there are still tens of thousands in slavery in the UK right now; for many their best chance of freedom is the Modern Slavery Helpline, run by Unseen. This will close on 30 Nov without urgent funding. So please, give now
Major UN report affirms widespread evidence of state-sanctioned
#modernslavery
in
#Tibet
&
#Xinjiang
, China, in the form of “excessive surveillance, abusive living & working conditions, restricted movements, threats, physical or sexual violence”. More at:
Приєднуємося до крутої ініціативи з інформування переміщених українців про небезпеку потрапити в трудове рабство у 🇬🇧. Ми додамо цю ℹ️ у welcome SMS для наших абонентів.
Very cool initiative. Added this info to every welcome SMS for our subscribers.
#trafficking
#exploitation
Huge News: BT has given £125k to support our Modern Slavery Helpline Appeal! On the eve of
#AntiSlaveryDay
, please join them in building a community of like-minded people to double that amount. Thank you so much BT.
@MSHelpline
@BTGroup
Watch
@BBCCrimewatch
Live on
#AntiSlaveryDay
to catch Lauren Saunders, our Head of Policy and Research, sharing insights on how Unseen supports survivors & the vital role of our UK Modern Slavery Helpline in the fight against slavery.
#CrimewatchLive
Human trafficking = moving people with intent to exploit.
People smuggling = moving people illegally without intent to exploit.
In reality, the difference is blurred.
To prevent both we must develop safer routes to asylum, and create a more humane immigration system.
Today on
#RememberSlavery
Day, we remember all those who suffered in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Let us never forget the past as we work towards a future where human rights are cherished and freedom is universal.
#NeverForget
#endslavery
#humanrights
With frequent headlines about
#CountyLines
#trafficking
, and the recent news that asylum-seeking children are being trafficked by criminal gangs, it’s time to raise awareness of this crime. Find out more and download our free guide to County Lines at:
Record high no. of
#CountyLines
referrals between April and June new
@ukhomeoffice
stats show - majority of whom were boys. Increased awareness of this crime could help free more children from exploitation. Download our free guide to
#SpotTheSigns
today:
A big thank you to Superintendent Jem Carter of
@wiltshirepolice
who completed the
#SalisburyMarathon
to support the Modern Slavery Helpline at the weekend! Amazing effort Jem 🏃♂️🙏💪
What’s the difference between
#PeopleSmuggling
and
#HumanTrafficking
? These two crimes are often confused, but they are distinct.
Here are some basic facts to help you understand the main differences. With thanks to
@Europol
#ModernSlavery
is in our supply chains. It touches the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the items we buy.
We're calling on the UK Government to ban the import of all products tainted by
#forcedlabour
.
Join our call to stop slavery & sign the petition 👇
Swailes' sentence is woefully inadequate. It sends out all the wrong signals as criminals will feel there is very little risk in their actions, while victims could be deterred from coming forward if they feel the law takes a lenient view of
#modernslavery
.
Want to know more about how
#climatechange
and
#modernslavery
are related? As governments hammer out agreements at the crucial
#COP26
talks in Glasgow, we’ve found some great reports that help explain the issues. Read our article at:
If we’re going to successfully fight slavery, we need to first listen to the voices of survivors. It’s one of the reasons we’re joining a new coalition of charities - asking Government to listen, learn and then act. Support us by sharing.
#timetolisten
@UKAntiSlavery
@ukhomeoffice
UK's Home Affairs Committee warns that the Government's focus on irregular migration has diminished efforts to combat
#humantrafficking
, leaving UK victims overlooked. Recommendations include an expedited
#modernslavery
strategy.
#Immigration
‼BREAKING‼
Baroness Stroud’s Procurement Amendment 353 will be debated in the
#HouseofLords
*TODAY*. It seeks to reduce UK dependency on slave-made goods & services from authoritarian states while ensuring business supply chain transparency.
#NothingToHide
#modernslavery
We've reached a stunning total of £33,000 for our safehouse for male survivors of slavery! Donations before midday Tuesday will be DOUBLED by The Big Give, so now's the time to make that pay-day or xmas gift & have double the impact! Thanks!
If you are watching
#theprosecutors
on
@BBCTwo
and wish to report a suspicion of
#modernslavery
you can call
@MSHelpline
free and confidential on 08000 121 700, report online at or report it using the Unseen App. We are open 24/7.
Delighted to announce we've been
#nominated
for the
@TRF
#StopSlaveryImpactAward
. The award, which celebrates organisations which have had success in achieving policy or legislative change, is highly prestigious and we're proud to have been
#shortlisted
.
Our
@MSHelpline
makes sure victims of
#modernslavery
like Admir are given the right support & work closely with the police to bring their perpetrators to justice. Donate to us & help ensure the continued running of this vital service:
#ChristmasChallenge21
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has donated so generously to our
@BigGive
#ChristmasChallenge18
. You have raised a staggering £49,008 💪 - exceeding our target for men who have survived
#modernslavery
. Your support means the world to us and men like Frank.
We're honoured to run the UK's Modern Slavery Helpline 24/7
@MSHelpline
Thank you to every Police Force, PCC, Devolved Gov, UK Gov, Local Gov, Business, NGOs, and Public who have tweeted the number 08000 121 700 on International Day of the Abolition of Slavery
#collaboration
Investigation shows 566 trafficking victims have gone missing from 2020-22 after being referred to the National Referral Mechanism – the Government scheme designed to support them.
#modernslavery
#humantrafficking
"We saved his life that day, and it was all because of the trust we had built up with him over many calls."
Call Handler Olivia blogs in
@MetroUK
about working on the Modern Slavery Helpline:
@MSHelpline
saves lives - and is running out of money.
Isn’t this stunning? It's made from recycled material - kindly donated by reuse charity Bristol Scrapstore
@ScrapstoreBrist
- and is one of the many beautiful and sustainable wreaths made by survivors of modern slavery in a recent group session 💚
#sustainablechristmas
#Children
involved in County Lines will be rewarded by drug gangs with high-status items, like trainers, mobile phones and cash. Could you spot the signs of
#CountyLines
? Find out more about our awareness campaign to
#endchildexploitation
-
@NCA_UK
Slavery hasn't gone away - it's all around us.
1,000 people are identified as
#modernslavery
victims each month in the UK, that's why we joined
#TheCoalitionAgainstSlavery
. We want to make our voices louder in the fight against exploitation.
It's
#timetostopslavery
Nail bars made up more than one in ten cases of labour exploitation reported to Unseen's Modern Slavery Helpline last year. If workers appear withdrawn or fearful, reluctant to handle money, seem to be living on-site, or prices seem too cheap, call
@MSHelpline
on 08000 121 700
Today marks the anniversary of Morecambe Bay. 16 years ago some 21 Chinese nationals lost their lives. Few of us knew or appreciated at this time how endemic
#modernslavery
was in our daily lives - we have made progress but still have more to do.
@MSHelpline
08000 121 700
#COVID19
crisis means Unseen has lost huge amounts of funding and risks not being able to provide Helpline, safehouses and our outreach services for
#modernslavery
victims and survivors. Donate to save vital services at
#EveryDayCounts
"I've said this before and I don't mind saying it again. It's not just a Helpline it's a lifeline. We have managed to have people stopped at the border. We've prevented trafficking. Within ten minutes of a call we can have people there on the scene."
@JustineCurrell
@MSHelpline
A third of UK adults don't know what is meant by
#CountyLines
while 1 in 5 have never heard of the term. More about our research and awareness-raising campaign at
#endchildexploitation
Our new campaign to raise awareness of
#CountyLines
reveals that 32% of UK adults do not know what County Lines is – despite recent headlines detailing the suffering it causes. More figures and full story at .
#endchildexploitation
@NCA_UK
@policescotland
50 million people are in forced labour or forced marriage on any given day.
Check out the latest
@ilo
,
@WalkFree
and
@UNmigration
Global Estimates of Modern Slavery.
🆕 Just launched 👉🏾
#EndModernSlavery