It is estimated that in in 2019, in the UK, 136,000 men, women and children were trapped in modern slavery. Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery in an effort to end the exploitation of people everywhere.The Clewer Theme for Anti-Slavery Day this year is #Ordinary Activist which shines a light on some of the amazing acts of service and projects that ordinary volunteers devote their time to. More than a dozen men and women who have joined the fight against modern slavery will share their story. They are all people who felt compelled to act, who give their time freely to care for victims and raise awareness of modern slavery.
Sian Owen, Hidden Voices Bridgwater has been nominated for an Anti-slavery Day Award by the Human Trafficking Foundation recognising her work to fight modern slavery and human trafficking. Sian has been nominated in the Reducing Vulnerabilities catagory.
The Clewer Initiative has produced a number of Anti-Slavery Day resources, including liturgy, prayers, and home group materials to help churches mark the day.
Bishop Ruth shared this message for Anti-Modern Slavery Day.