OPIN-2021-0226 Anti-Slavery Day 2021 (e) Tabled on 15/10/2021

This Senedd:

1. Notes that on 18 October 2021 events will be held across the UK to acknowledge that men, women and children continue to be victims of the modern-day slave trade, despite the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade more than 200 years ago;

2. Acknowledges that this day helps to raise awareness of the dangers of modern-day slavery, including human trafficking and exploitation, and encourages people to be proactive in their fight against slavery; and

3. Notes the collaboration between the Welsh Government, BAWSO, the WI, Soroptimists, Co-operative Party and other third sector organisations, police and public organisations in tackling this issue.