Modern slavery and human trafficking constitute one of the greatest global challenges of our time.
Vulnerability to modern slavery and human trafficking has dramatically increased as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, new and protracted conflicts and the direct effects of climate change.
With the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide now exceeding 100 million for the first time in history, the world is set to see a significant increase in the numbers vulnerable to modern slavery and human trafficking.
The scale of such vulnerability to exploitation means that all countries of the world are affected, whether countries of origin, transit or destination.
Download the Global Commission’s report to understand the scale of the crisis and the pathways to change.
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100 million
people forcibly displaced
10 million
more people being forced to work
or marry since 2016
50 million
people worldwide currently living
in modern slavery
How does the Global
Commission work?
The Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is an international initiative led by Baroness May of Maidenhead to exert high-level political leverage to restore political momentum towards achieving UN SDG 8.7 to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking.
Read the structure of the Global Commission and the work it does.
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How to help?
Please get in contact with the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking to register your interest or to submit any queries.