In 2004 the UAE Government introduced DNA tests to establish the relationship between adults who claim to be parents of children coming to the UAE to work as camel jockeys. This led to 42 child camel jockeys to be deported and sent back to their homes.
In 2003, following the first national survey of slavery in Niger, which we conducted with our local partner Timidria, the Government introduced a new law against slavery with sentences of 30 years in prison for offenders. Within six months of this measure over 200 slaves were freed.
In 2002, after years of pressure from Anti-Slavery International working with local organisations in Nepal, the Government passed a law declaring bonded labour illegal. Many Kamaiya (bonded labourers) were freed. We continue working with local NGOs to encourage the Nepalese government to provide support and rehabilitation for freed Kamaiya (including the provision of land) to ensure they can remain free of bonded labour
In 2001, we launched a campaign against human trafficking, which has successfully raised awareness among decision makers and the public and led to increased action to end this modern-day slave trade. The UK Government has introduced laws against trafficking and has funded the first shelter for women who have been trafficked to the UK for prostitution.
In 2000, Anti-Slavery International initiated a programme with local partners in six West African countries to end the cross border trafficking of children, leading to the first anti-trafficking network of its kind in the region.
7,000
people benefit from Anti-Slavery International
every year.
50
organisations benefit from Anti-Slavery International
every year.
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