The Anti-Modern Slavery Thought Leadership Gathering

The Freedom from Slavery Forum is the hub of the anti-modern slavery movement, galvanizing innovation, collective learning, and collaborative action through strategic partnerships.

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The Forum is a neutral, democratic space where leadership, agenda, and priorities are shaped by the collective voice of anti-modern slavery actors worldwide. Each regional and global Forum creates a safe, agenda-free environment that brings together stakeholders from every region, discipline, and sector to strengthen the global movement against modern slavery.

It is the only anti-modern slavery platform that includes the full diversity of stakeholders—government agencies, survivors, businesses, unions, CSOs, UN bodies, coalitions, researchers, and funders.

Survivors and survivor-led organizations play a central leadership role; at the 2023 Global Forum, they participated in leading 67% of the sessions.

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2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum

Istanbul, Türkiye

May 11 & 12, 2026

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Notable Organic Outcomes of the 2024-2025 Freedom from Slavery Forum Series

The creation of the South Asia Migrants Network, strengthening advocacy and cross-border cooperation on migrant rights across the region.

All forums in 2024 featured dedicated survivor-led panels, placing lived-experience experts at the center of discussions and movement-building.

After the 2024 Europe Forum. The growing engagement of governments in the movement within the region was evident as the 2025 Europe Forum was hosted by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signaling a new level of institutional partnership in Europe.

The formation of the Caribbean Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons (CCATIP), uniting regional stakeholders in a coordinated response to trafficking.

The formal publication of the Latin America Forum on Human Rights Due Diligence, providing a key Spanish-language knowledge resource that enhances regional advocacy and global visibility.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about more regional forums starting in 2026.

The Freedom from Slavery Forums are a communal space wherein open and honest dialogue helps to backstop individual efforts through collective thinking and problem-solving.

Bukeni Waruzi, Executive Director – Free the Slaves

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