Warning: This episode contains references to human exploitation and is only intended to be heard by adults aged 18 and over. If you are likely to find this distressing, emotionally triggering or challenging, please consider carefully how you might want to engage with this episode. We’ve provided links for support agencies in the description below. Stay safe.
In this compelling, special episode of Let’s Talk Modern Slavery, we are honoured to be hosted at the UK House of Lords by Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, a prominent advocate and legislator in the fight against modern slavery.
Baroness Young shares her insights into the pervasive issue of forced labour and human trafficking, with a particular focus on its presence in global supply chains.
Drawing on her extensive work in the House of Lords, Baroness Young discusses the critical role of legislation, corporate responsibility, and public awareness in combating exploitation. The Baroness highlights key successes, challenges, and the importance of fostering partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil society to create sustainable change.
The conversation delves into her groundbreaking efforts to address modern slavery in the fashion industry and her call for greater transparency and ethical practices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to understanding and eradicating modern slavery in all its forms.
If you’d like to learn more about the remarkable life story of Baroness Young of Hornsey, from her childhood in foster care, to becoming one of the first Black women in the House of Lords, please purchase her autobiography, available via the following link: www.penguin.co.uk/authors/293455/baroness-lola-young
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If you or someone you suspect is a victim of modern slavery or other forms of exploitation or abuse, please see the list of support agencies and reporting lines in the episode description.
Your call could save someone’s life…including your own.
Stay safe.
Support agencies and reporting lines
UK emergency 999 / non-emergency 112, Europe emergency 112, US emergency 911 (A full list of global emergency telephone numbers can be accessed on Wikipedia at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Childline 0800 1111
Crimestoppers UK 0800 555111
UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline 08000 121 700
Migrant Help 0808 8010 503
Rape Crisis England & Wales 0808 500222
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