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Countdown to Anti-Slavery Day
Cathedrals hear the call to light up red
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From the Director's chair
Caroline Virgo, Director of The Clewer Initiative talks about our work in communities.
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In the middle of a chain reaction
Bristol Mothers’ Union is making links for each of Bristol's estimated 951 victims of modern slavery
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The Freedom Bus hits the road!
One of the most exciting elements of the Partnership’s work is its roadshows.
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Making the most of summer to reach out to young people
We spoke to Suzanne, a community pioneer in Sheffield, about her work on the Winn Gardens Estate.
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Summer trouble in the hospitality industry?
Hospitality. Think hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, take-out, catering and all sorts of events.
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Who's who?
An introduction to some of The Clewer Initiative national team...
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Learning from the past
What today’s modern slavery activists can learn from the abolitionists of the 18th Century
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A summer of... exploitation and vulnerability
We spoke to modern slavery experts about how loosening restrictions could impact workers this summer