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• This PowerPoint presentation has been created to be used in a S1-4 and KS3-4 assembly on Anti-Slavery Day.

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• While you may need to modify this presentation to meet the needs of your students, please note that Facing History and Ourselves does not endorse your changes that alter the presentation's content or original layout.

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Anti-Slavery Day�Assembly

Facing History UK Assemblies

#ChangeStartsWithMe

Essential Question

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What is Anti-Slavery Day and why does it matter?

Exploring Your Beliefs

Slavery no longer exists.

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Stand on the spot along the line that represents your opinion.

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You may stand anywhere between the two extremes, depending on how much you do or do not agree with the statement.

What is Anti-Slavery Day?

• Anti-Slavery Day takes place annually on 18th October.

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• Anti-Slavery Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Image by Lalesh Aldarwish

Did You Know?

• Modern slavery is an issue. 50 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery.¹
• According to data released by the Home Office, there are 12,727 potential victims of modern slavery in the UK.² However, slavery experts in the UK believe there to be closer to 100,000 victims.³
• Modern slavery takes many forms and includes sex trafficking, child exploitation and forced labour on farms and building sites. Victims of modern slavery can be any age or gender.

1. Modern Slavery Facts and Figures, Unseen, 2021

2. Home Office, Modern Slavery: National Referral Mechanism and Duty to Notify Statistics UK, End of Year Summary, March 2022

3. Modern Slavery Facts and Figures, Unseen, 2021

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Video: Olympic champion Mo Farah

reveals he was trafficked as a child

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Play video on YouTube

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As you watch the video, think about the following questions:

1. What do you find surprising or troubling about the information revealed in the video?
2. What do you learn about Mo Farah and his experiences?
3. What challenges do victims of modern slavery face?
4. How does this video add to your understanding of the broader issue of slavery?

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Support

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• If you, or someone you know needs help with modern slavery, in the first instance please speak to your school’s DSL or any member of staff at your school.

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• You can also contact the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline.

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Exit Ticket

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Take a moment to think about the following:

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Three things I am taking away from this assembly are:

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1. ___________________________________________�
2. ___________________________________________

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• ___________________________________________

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