At Shiva Foundation we work with government, policy makers, local councils, businesses and regulatory bodies to address modern slavery risks and gender-based violence.

The issue

46.9

Million

million people are estimated to be living in modern slavery globally (source: Walk Free Foundation).

100,000

People

people are estimated to be living in modern slavery in the UK (source: Centre for Social Justice).

1 in 3

Women

worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence (source: UN women).

1.7

Million

women experienced domestic abuse in the UK in the year ending March 2022 (source: Office for National Statistics).

Our Latest Publications

Cultural competency in UK responses to modern slavery2024-08-19T13:30:07+00:00

Cultural competency in UK responses to modern slavery

Modern Slavery Prevention Hub: Resources for Care Providers and Care Workers2024-08-13T13:12:01+00:00

Modern Slavery Prevention Hub: Resources for Care Providers and Care Workers

Understanding the Potential of Licensing Frameworks and Teams to Tackle Modern Slavery in the UK2023-09-19T10:16:55+00:00

Understanding the Potential of Licensing Frameworks and Teams to Tackle Modern Slavery in the UK

A Self-Assessment Scorecard and Supporting Guidance for Local Authorities2022-12-06T13:15:17+00:00

A Self-Assessment Scorecard and Supporting Guidance for Local Authorities

SME Toolkit2023-06-27T13:18:35+00:00

SME Toolkit

UPDATED: Stop Slavery Blueprint2024-10-04T11:43:54+00:00

UPDATED: Stop Slavery Blueprint

University training resources2024-08-21T12:13:35+00:00

University training resources

Annual Report 20222023-06-07T15:22:54+00:00

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 20212023-02-17T14:26:37+00:00

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 20192023-07-04T12:59:29+00:00

Annual Report 2019

Hertfordshire Modern Slavery Progress Report 20212023-06-29T09:30:09+00:00

Hertfordshire Modern Slavery Progress Report 2021

Annual Report 20202023-06-29T09:12:56+00:00

Annual Report 2020

University Training Impact Report2023-06-29T09:09:56+00:00

University Training Impact Report

Measuring Labour Exploitation2023-06-29T09:06:48+00:00

Measuring Labour Exploitation

Local Modern Slavery Partnerships: Recommendations and Learnings from Hertfordshire2023-06-29T09:05:01+00:00

Local Modern Slavery Partnerships: Recommendations and Learnings from Hertfordshire

SME Impact Report2023-06-29T09:02:48+00:00

SME Impact Report

Support and access to justice for adult victims of modern slavery2023-06-29T09:00:14+00:00

Support and access to justice for adult victims of modern slavery

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Consultancy Services

Our consultancy services support local government and SMEs to address modern slavery and labour rights risks across departments, front line services and supply chains.

Tomorrow, on November 16th, we celebrate International Day for Tolerance. Tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Our recent research on ‘Cultural Competency in UK Responses to Modern Slavery’ found how diverse cultural backgrounds can impact vulnerability and exploitation and crucially, how cultural competency may improve the effectiveness of support provision and responses to exploitation risk. Culture is individual, dynamic and ever-changing. By educating staff with cultural awareness principles and why it is important for staff to be open to our differences and have a nonjudgmental approach will ensure services and organisations are inclusive and effective. At Shiva Foundation, we empower organizations to build ethical, sustainable, and resilient operations. #internationaldayfortolerance
Today, on October 18th, we mark Anti-Slavery Day. This serves as a crucial reminder that these crimes not only persist around the world, but every part of society has a role to play in helping to end it. 50 million people are estimated to be trapped in modern slavery around the world (ILO) It is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Estimates show that more than half of all forced labour and forced marriages are in high-income or middle income countries. 86% of forced labour cases are found in industries including manufacturing, constructions, hospitality, agriculture, care and domestic work. At Shiva Foundation, we are committed to help businesses eradicate modern slavery. Click the link in our bio to discover our extensive resources, developed to empower organisations to identify and address human trafficking effectively 💪 #anti-slavery day
New research reveals barriers for the survivors of modern slavery to access support created by a lack of cultural and structural competency in the UK’s response to modern slavery. The research was conducted by the University of Hull in partnership with Shiva Foundation and West Midlands Anti Slavery Network. It was funded by the Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC, which in turn is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The report and the summary is published at https://www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/cultural-competency-responses-modern-slavery. @WilberforceHull @WestMidsASN @Slaverypec @ahrcpress
Today, on July 30th, we mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This serves as a crucial reminder that these crimes persist around the world. This year’s theme implores us all to Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking. Globally, children are subjected to trafficking in all its forms, including forced labor, forced criminality, and sexual exploitation. The hospitality sector is particularly high risk. Not only can rooms be used for activities such as sexual exploitation, drug trafficking, and county lines operations, but systemic issues within the industry can also contribute to adverse outcomes for children. It’s substantial need for labour and the global demand for cheap labour fuels this illicit trade. At Shiva Foundation, we have developed the Stop Slavery Blueprint a comprehensive toolkit offering actionable guidance and customisable templates to fortify hotels and other hospitality businesses against the threat of modern slavery in both their operations and supply chains. Click the link in our bio to discover our extensive resources, developed to empower organisations like yours to identify and address human trafficking effectively 💪 #worlddayagainsttraffickinginpersons #leavenochildbehind