The Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (CANUK) holds its annual Spring Ball on Saturday 5th May 2018 during which it will put its on-going stance against Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking, on the front burner.
Taking place at Emerald Place, Jubilee House in Romford; the event runs from 6pm - 1.30am.
Most people are trafficked into the UK from overseas, with the most common countries being Albania, Vietnam, Nigeria, Romania and Poland. According to the National Crime Agency, Nigeria is the third most common origin country for victims of modern slavery in Britain.
Most commonly, people are trafficked into forced labour in industries such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, manufacturing and car washes. Many women and girls are trafficked for sexual exploitation.
Others, mostly women and girls, also end up in domestic slavery; while some, particularly children, are forced into crime such as cannabis production, petty theft or begging.
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The Modern Slavery Act 2015 makes prosecuting the traffickers easier by consolidating the existing slavery offences; increases sentences for slavery offences; bans prosecuting victims of slavery for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers; such as drug production or petty thefts;
introduces child trafficking advocates to better protect trafficked children;
makes big UK businesses publicly report on how they tackle slavery in their global supply chains; and establishes an independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner to overlook the UK’s policies to tackle slavery.
CANUK was established in 2005 in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in the UK to cater for the welfare and community interests of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom.
For Sponsorship opportunities, or further information about the event, please contact - Social Secretary: Euphemia Chukwu on 07446 234704; Assistant Social Secretary: Bola Abioye-Ganiyu on 07950 472548 or 2nd Vice Chair: Malcolm Benson on 07930 202250.
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