How You Can Take Action Against Modern Slavery in 2025

Modern slavery is not a problem confined to history—it’s a harsh reality for over 50 million people worldwide. People are trapped in conditions that strip away their freedom, basic rights, and opportunity to build better lives for themselves and their families. From unfair labour practices to systemic inequalities, modern slavery is deeply embedded in global supply chains.

But change is within reach. By raising awareness, making informed choices, and supporting organisations like Be Slavery Free, we can work collectively to dismantle the systems that allow modern slavery to persist. Let’s dive into understanding modern slavery and how you can take meaningful action in 2025.

What is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery occurs when offenders use coercion, threats, or deception to exploit victims and strip away their freedom for the offender’s benefit. In other words, individuals are tricked or deceived into situations they can’t escape because of fear, removal of documents, or threats of harm.

Modern slavery takes many forms, both globally and within Australia. These include things like forced labour, forced marriage, Visa exploitation, domestic servitude, sexual exploitation and organ trafficking.

Learn more about the signs of modern slavery here.

Globally, statistics reveal:

●      49.6 million people live in modern slavery, either in forced labour or forced marriages (Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, 2022).

●      A quarter of all victims are children.

●      27.6 million people are in forced labour, with the majority exploited in the private economy.

Understanding the reality of modern slavery is the first step. Now, let’s explore how you can help combat this global issue.

Ways You Can Make a Difference Today

Every choice matters in the fight against modern slavery. Here are some ways to take action.

1.     Educate yourself

Join us by signing up for Be Slavery Free’s newsletter and following us on social media. We’ll equip you with the tools to make informed choices, advocate for stronger protections, and raise concerns about modern slavery with your MPs. Together, we can amplify our impact through shared knowledge and action.

2.     Raise Awareness

Awareness is the first step in dismantling modern slavery. Many people still don’t realise the scale of this issue. By sharing what you learn from Be Slavery Free on social media, signing petitions, and joining our campaigns, you help shine a light on injustice and inspire others to take action. Together, we can create a groundswell of change.

3.     Support Organisations Making a Difference

At Be Slavery Free, we’re driving systemic change through impactful advocacy and collaboration. From influencing the passage of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act (2018) to the global reach of our Chocolate Scorecard, which reached over 1 billion in print media, your support makes this work possible. By donating, you help us work with businesses, governments, and consumers to dismantle the systems that perpetuate modern slavery. Every contribution fuels vital advocacy, education, and partnerships that create lasting change.

Together, We Can End Modern Slavery

Be Slavery Free is grounded in the belief that collective effort drives change. Every choice you make—whether it’s advocating for stronger protections or increasing your awareness about these critical issues—contributes to dismantling the systems that perpetuate modern slavery.

With your support, we can continue to influence government policies and engage with businesses and stakeholders to eradicate modern slavery. Your actions fuel this vital work, bringing us closer to a world where everyone can live with freedom and dignity.

Share this blog, start a conversation with your network, and take action today.