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Fundraising for TRIBE Freedom Foundation
Fundraising for TRIBE Freedom Foundation
This June, my team of 8 will take on an epic Scottish trail: The John Muir Way. Taking place on the longest day of the year, we will relay through the day into the night. 220km, 8 people, in 24 hours to fight modern slavery.
I personally will be running 30k. I started trail running this year, so this is a new challenge for me. Plus maintaining training with the pubs open is a challenge in itsself!
We are raising money and awareness in the fight against modern slavery.
An estimated 40.3 million people are living in slavery globally. This means there are 5.4 victims of modern slavery for every 1,000 people in the world. There is no typical victim of slavery – victims are of all genders and all ages, ethnicities and nationalities.
Modern slavery is an umbrella term encompassing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Victims of modern slavery are unable to leave their situation of exploitation – controlled by threats, punishment, violence, coercion and deception. They are commodified for the purpose of exploitation and financial gain. Slavery violates human rights, denying people of their right to life, freedom and security.
In 2019, 10,627 potential victims of trafficking and slavery were referred to the National Referral Mechanism, which identifies and supports victims. This was the highest number recorded by the UK authorities since the figures were first compiled in 2009 and a 52% increase from 2018. British nationals made up the highest number of cases (accounting for 27% of all potential victims), followed by people from Albania and Vietnam.
In reality, however, the extent of slavery and trafficking in the UK is likely to be far greater than the NRM statistics would suggest. The Global Slavery Index estimated there are 136,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK.
Modern slaves may not be physically trapped in shackles and chains but their traffickers are still able to manipulate and control them… It is fear and desperation, not guns and chains, which keep people trapped in slavery today. This may include debt bondage, fear of deportation or threats to their family.
There is no typical victim of slavery – victims are of all genders and all ages, ethnicities and nationalities. However, it is normally more prevalent amongst the most vulnerable, and within minority or socially excluded groups. Poverty, limited opportunities at home, lack of education, unstable social and political conditions, economic imbalances and war are some of the key drivers which contribute towards vulnerability.
For a more detailed overview of the potential signs and indicators of modern slavery follow this link.
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