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Modern slavery

Hestia responds to final HMICFRS report on Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery

Hestia responds to final HMICFRS report on Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery

Three years ago, Hestia submitted the first ever Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

"I know that if I can live just one day in the body I belong to, that will be good enough for me"

To mark Transgender Day of Visibility 2022, we wanted to share UJ's story. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 13th April, 2022

Author: Moya Marshall

Highlights: Art is Freedom 2021

Highlights: Art is Freedom 2021

Take a look at the highlights of Art is Freedom 2021. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2021

Author: Moya Marshall

Six months, 100 paintings: How one survivor of modern slavery used art to process trauma

Six months, 100 paintings: How one survivor of modern slavery used art to process trauma

Trini* started painting in April, while living at one of Hestia's safehouses. She's now close to painting 100 pieces, and this week, her art was displayed for thousands to see. She tells us about her journey to recovery through art. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2021

Comments: 1

'When the opportunity came along to support Hestia through art, I wanted to do it.'

'When the opportunity came along to support Hestia through art, I wanted to do it.'

Volunteer Jacky talks about her experience volunteering as an art workshop leader for Art is Freedom 2021. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2021

Updated: 25th October, 2021

HRH Princess Eugenie attends charity art exhibition by survivors of modern slavery

HRH Princess Eugenie attends charity art exhibition by survivors of modern slavery

The exhibition which opened on Anti-Slavery Day will help spread awareness of the issue in London and help the public to confidently spot the signs of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Moya Marshall

“They just want to be a normal person, living a normal life.”: What it’s like supporting survivors of modern slavery

“They just want to be a normal person, living a normal life.”: What it’s like supporting survivors of modern slavery

Ilaria, an advocate for Hestia's Modern Slavery Response Team, explains what her role is like, the myths that still exist about modern slavery, and the one thing all the people she supports wish for Read more

Published: 19th October, 2021

Art Is Freedom: How art can help survivors of modern slavery to recover

Art Is Freedom: How art can help survivors of modern slavery to recover

"If you love to draw or paint, we need to support people with those aspirations, too," says Ilaria, an Advocate in our Modern Slavery Response Team and Art Is Freedom workshop facilitator Read more

Published: 19th October, 2021

‘Art Is Freedom’ exhibition by survivors of modern slavery opens to the public

‘Art Is Freedom’ exhibition by survivors of modern slavery opens to the public

Hestia’s Art Is Freedom exhibition, which features artwork and photography created by survivors of modern slavery, is open 18 to 25 October in Paternoster Square. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Marcus Wratten

Listen: Experts discuss hidden impact of exploitation on children of modern slavery victims at roundtable

Listen: Experts discuss hidden impact of exploitation on children of modern slavery victims at roundtable

The roundtable event followed publication of Hestia’s latest report, ‘Forgotten Children: The Intergenerational Impact of Modern Slavery’ Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 14th October, 2021

Author: Marcus Wratten

Thousands of children affected by modern slavery are being failed by system

Thousands of children affected by modern slavery are being failed by system

There are at least 5,000 children of modern slavery victims in the UK. Many are not getting the support they need Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia’s Art Is Freedom exhibition set to return for fourth year in a row

Hestia’s Art Is Freedom exhibition set to return for fourth year in a row

The Art Is Freedom exhibition showcases photography and artwork created by survivors of modern slavery Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Author: Marcus Wratten

Statement from Hestia: HMICFRS's report on police response to victims of modern slavery

Statement from Hestia: HMICFRS's report on police response to victims of modern slavery

HMICFRS's report responds to Hestia's super-complaint on modern slavery, which highlighted police failings when interviewing victims of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Marcus Wratten

WATCH: Facebook Live event discusses impact of modern slavery on women and girls

WATCH: Facebook Live event discusses impact of modern slavery on women and girls

18 February 2021: Hestia joined The Clewer Initiative, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and journalist Louise Hulland for a discussion on spotting the signs and supporting survivors Read more

Published: 18th February, 2021

Author: Marcus Wratten

New research highlights benefits of free travel on recovery for survivors of modern slavery

New research highlights benefits of free travel on recovery for survivors of modern slavery

‘Going places: Journeys to Recovery’: Hestia participates in new research highlighting benefits of free travel on recovery for survivors of modern slavery in London Read more

Published: 17th December, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia joins Anti-Slavery International and other organisations calling on government to support Clause 12

Hestia joins Anti-Slavery International and other organisations calling on government to support Clause 12

Clause 12 would protect rights of modern slavery survivors. Read the letter: Read more

Published: 18th October, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Salvation Army welcomes Hestia to work together to support slavery victims through new five-year government contract

Salvation Army welcomes Hestia to work together to support slavery victims through new five-year government contract

"We know there is still much more to be done to both support victims and to bring about an end to modern slavery" Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Leading experts in modern slavery come together for digital summit on criminal exploitation

Leading experts in modern slavery come together for digital summit on criminal exploitation

Hestia hosts digital summit to mark report launch on criminal exploitation Read more

Published: 24th July, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia calls for improved training for police and legal services to help identify victims of criminal exploitation

Hestia calls for improved training for police and legal services to help identify victims of criminal exploitation

Hestia launch new report Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

All donations doubled this week only!

All donations doubled this week only!

Help give traumatised children the summer of fun and recovery they deserve Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2020

Updated: 6th July, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia awarded top prize for collaboration at Stop Slavery Awards

Hestia awarded top prize for collaboration at Stop Slavery Awards

Hestia wins the Collaboration Award at Thomson Reuters Foundation's Stop Slavery Awards ceremony Read more

Published: 21st February, 2020

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Give your old coat to a victim of modern slavery this winter

Give your old coat to a victim of modern slavery this winter

Hestia supports more than 1,100 victims of modern slavery in London Read more

Published: 14th November, 2019

Updated: 2nd December, 2019

Author: Marcus Wratten

Exhibition featuring photography by survivors of modern slavery comes to London

Exhibition featuring photography by survivors of modern slavery comes to London

#ArtIsFreedom marks Anti-Slavery Day Read more

Published: 19th October, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

"I'm a victim of modern slavery with a nursing degree, and now all I want to do is work"

Vlora's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

Published: 17th October, 2019

Updated: 24th January, 2023

Comments: 1

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Hestia appoints Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hestia appoints Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Crisis charity Hestia has appointed its first Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Samantha Uwadiae. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

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Published: 7th October, 2022

Updated: 21st November, 2022

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