Freedom From Slavery Forum Series Presents
Freedom from Slavery Global Forum 2026
May 11–12, 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye
Join survivor leaders, civil society organizations, governments, UN agencies, businesses, unions, and global changemakers for the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum, an international gathering to shape the future of anti-slavery efforts.
Held in Istanbul, Türkiye the Forum will bring together participants from across continents and sectors to collaborate, learn, and drive action toward a world free from modern slavery.
A Collective Step Forward
The 2026 Forum builds on the momentum of the 2024-2025 Regional Forums, which convened over 1,400 participants from 250+ organizations worldwide.
From survivor empowerment in Asia to legal reform in Africa, supply chain accountability in Latin America, culturally grounded approaches in the Caribbean, technology-driven innovation in North America, and Strategies for addressing trafficking in conflict zones and the complex migration schemes in the MENA region.
The Global Forum will unify these regional priorities into a shared global framework. Consultations with Forum stakeholders will begin soon to shape the priorities of the 2026 Global Forum.
Organized by Free the Slaves with guidance from a global planning committee, the Forum is grounded in equity, participation, and survivor leadership.
participants
Organizations
On the Agenda
Elkes Awards Presentations
The Global Forum will honor survivor-led change through the Elkes Impact Awards, celebrating:
A survivor advocate creating local impact
A survivor-led grassroots organization leading the fight against slavery
Past Ambassadors
Ambassador John Richmond (ret.)
Grace Kalekye Mwangangi
Survivor Network Cameroon
Inauguration of the Forum Ambassadors
For 2026, we will welcome a cohort of Freedom from Slavery Forum ambassadors. The Forum Ambassadors will consist of Elkes Award winners alongside a non-survivor leader recognized for their contributions to the anti-modern slavery movement.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Looking Back
2024-2025 Forum Series
2024 North America Regional Forum
Miami, Florida
March 11 – 13, 2024
2024 Europe Regional Forum
Brussels, Belgium
June 10-12, 2024
2024 MENA Regional Forum
Online
December 10-12, 2024
2024 Latin America Regional Forum
Online
April 16 – 17, 2024
2024 Africa Regional Forum
Online
July 23-25, 2024
2025 Europe Regional Forum
Brussels, Belgium
May 5-7, 2025
2024 Caribbean Regional Forum
Kingston, Jamaica
May 20-22, 2024
2024 Asia Regional Forum
Online
August 6-8, 2024