Whilst legal abolition ended historical slavery, systemic discrimination, and exploitation persist today. Modern slavery, including human trafficking and forced labor, is an evolution of past practices, driven by racism, xenophobia, and power imbalances. Learning from the past, we understand the power of survivor-led efforts in combatting modern slavery alongside the pursuit of social justice, if we are to succeed in eradicating these abuses.

Explore our in-depth analysis of why historical slavery is relevant to today's fight.