1. Facing up to slavery ‘‘You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.’’ William Wilberforce 1787 A RACRAG presentation by Stephen Sypula www.racsrag.org

2. UN Declaration of Human Rights All human beings are borne free and equal in dignity and rights (Article 1) No one shall be held in slavery or servitude (Article 4) www.racsrag.org.uk

3. There are some 35.8 million slaves – Source: Walk Free Foundation The slave population is 3x those taken from Africa in 350 years of the Atlantic Slave Trade Modern slaves are cheaper, have fewer rights, and are more disposable than ever Slavery generates some $150bn in illegal profits – 2 nd to drug smuggling – Source: Walk Free Foundation Slavery is illegal everywhere - yet www.racsrag.org.uk

4. Where are the enslaved? Source: Global Slavery Index Report 2014 www.racsrag.org.uk

5. Where are the enslaved? Five countries accounted for 61% of slavery, although it was found in all 167 countries covered by the Global Slavery Index (GSI) 2014, including the UK. India was top of the list with 14.3 million enslaved people, followed by China with 3.2 million, Pakistan 2.1 million, Uzbekistan 1.2 million, and Russia 1.1 million The governments that are taking the most action to end modern slavery are: Netherlands Sweden United States Australia Switzerland Ireland Norway United Kingdom Georgia Austria Countries identified as leading the fight to end modern slavery include Australia, Austria, Georgia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. www.racsrag.org.uk

6. How does the UK compare? The UK with 8,300 cases is placed 124 th out of the 167 included in the Index Others below the UK in the lower quartile... Spain (6,100), Jamaica (4,200), Australia (3,000), Portugal (1,400), and Ireland with 300 The governments that are taking the most action to end modern slavery are: Netherlands Sweden United States Australia Switzerland Ireland Norway United Kingdom Georgia Austria www.racsrag.org.uk

7. What needs to be done? “There is an assumption that slavery is an issue from a bygone era...... modern slavery exists in every country. We must all come together – governments, businesses and civil society – to finally bring an end to the most severe form of exploitation.” Andrew Forrest, Chairman and founder of Walk Free Foundation www.racsrag.org.uk

8. Define slavery? A slave is someone who is:  Controlled by violence or the threat of violence  Forced to work for little or no pay  Likely to have been abducted and have no retained formal identity  Unable, or fearful of leaving www.racsrag.org.uk

9. A look at the global economics There are 35.8m slaves They’re worth $150 billion to the slavemasters They cost just $90 The cost of sustainable freedom is $400 pp That’s about $15bn to free the worlds slaves (What Americans spend on crisps & pretzels)  ESN is Doable within a generation www.racsrag.org.uk

10. Sectors where slavery is evident Hotels and catering, domestic service, sex industry Industry, construction, agriculture & fishing Factories and garment manufacture www.racsrag.org.uk

11. About RACSRAG’s - objectives Create awareness: That millions of children are held captive for illegal gain Take action: Support and work in partnership with Rotary Clubs Promote anti-slavery bodies & activities worldwide with programmes, campaigns & projects to help rehabilitate and protect children from slavery and its consequences www.racsrag.org.uk

12. Rehabilitation is not easy... Huro (aged 11) rescued from a carpet factory after five years a slave, courtesy Channel 4 TV (UK) www.racsrag.org.uk

13. ... but it’s doable RACSRAG’s Mark Little with Huro & cousin Shivji revisiting Mukti Ashram, Delhi, 3 years after their rehabilitation www.racsrag.org.uk

14. RACSRAG – action orientated A global entity, domiciled in the UK Chair, Secretary, Vice Chair, & Treasurer are UK based Formed in 2009, RI endorsed 2013 Represented in over 65 countries Paid membership is growing Has a network of Coordinators in Africa, USA, India, Australia & New Zealand

15. RACSRAG – influencing RACS Italy Coordinator Laura being greeted by Pope Francis at the Vatican Workshop on Human Trafficking in Nov 2013 RACS’s US Coordinator Dave McCleary organises Summit on Human Trafficking in 2015 with former US President Jimmy Carter www.racsrag.org.uk

16. RACSRAG - informing www.racsrag.org.uk RI President Gary Huang’s representative attends the UK Government’s global Conference on Modern Slavery in London on 5th and 6th December 2014 together with RACSRAG’s Chair Mark Little

17. RACSRAG - Supporting & developing projects 4x4 purchased victims recovery vehicle for Bal Vikas boys Ashram... and the boys below Installation of security lighting Punarnawa Girls Ashram www.racsrag.org.uk Construction of a bio gas oven at Punarnawa Ashram & Gazebo purchased as class/ meeting room

18. RACSRAG - Supporting and developing projects Rescue Mission for Children Centre, Mae Suai, Thailand Mukti Ashram, India – studying hard www.racsrag.org.uk Mukti Ashram, IndiaWomens refuge, Nepal

19. RACSRAG – Funding vocational courses www.racsrag.org.uk

20. RACSRAG – Information & technology www.racsrag.org.uk Polaris – National Helpline in the USA Developing smart phone App to help identify victims Asha Nepal – PC’s and Usborne Dictionaries

21. Supporting new projects SCHOOLS4FREEDOM Teaching children to read, provide them with food, and freeing an enslaved village… all in one project …... all for $80 (£50) per head Each year for 3 years Funds raised: $10,000 Needed: $26,000 (Nov 2014) www.racsrag.org.uk

22. Total Three-Year Cost : US$ 35,992.00 What It Buys: Sustainable freedom for some 150 villagers. Permanent roof for school (to keep intense sun and rain off children so they can study. 2 teachers. Hot lunches for children. Solar streetlight. Educational supplies. Vocational training and education about rights for adults. Documentation and video. SCHOOLS4FREEDOM www.racsrag.org.uk

23. Free the Slaves Report: The eastern side of the wall increased five feet in height with a running length of 950 feet. The wall was fortified with 90 RCC pillars and barbed wire installed on top of the wall. With the generous support from the Rotarians, the MSEMVS team completed the project at a cost of £2.34 per square foot of walling RASRAG working with Free the Slaves Punarnawa Ashram girls trafficking shelter www.racsrag.org.uk

24. Working together Matt Friedman, past Regional Project Manager of the United Nations Inter- Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) in Thailand, CEO Meking Business Club (Hong Kong) www.racsrag.org.uk “Coming together is the beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success.”

25. The next big challenge - ESN We’re ending polio  RACS is a developing Rotarian organisation  It’s informing opinion...  Supporting & promoting projects, and  Developing partnerships and alliances to help End Slavery Now Become a RACSian

26. What can we do as Rotarians? Source: Mekong Club www.racsrag.org.uk