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ecpatuk.bsky.social
ECPAT UK
@ecpatuk.bsky.social
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We campaign against child trafficking and transnational child exploitation so children everywhere can uphold their rights and live a life free from abuse.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · 6h
Child victims of trafficking need the chance to rest, play, reflect, and hope for the future.

Our annual residential trips can be a lifeline.

One young person said:

‘I feel like I have found myself again.’

Help us fund them if you can

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Fund our Residentials
ECPAT UK’s retreats help trafficked young people heal through nature, play, and connection. With your support, we can give them safety, rest, and hope. Help us give child victims a safe space to breat...
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · 3d
📅 FREE TRAINING - 14th and 21st October 2025

Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness

A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.

www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness - 14/10/2025 09:30:00
This is a new FREE one day training course, for all frontline professionals who are working with child victims of trafficking across a broad range of services. It will focus on the long-term support a...
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Aug 11
With 200+ other organisations as part of the refugeestogether.bsky.social we signed the Open Letter to all UK politicians, asking them to stop using demonising, hostile and dangerous rhetoric and model respect, dignity and unity.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

#refugeestogether
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests
More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Aug 11
🌳💜Our residentials provide a vital space for young victims of trafficking to heal, connect, and grow in confidence.

Experiences build trust, community, and emotional resilience but they rely on generous funding.

Please support if you can
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Fund our Residentials
ECPAT UK’s retreats help trafficked young people heal through nature, play, and connection. With your support, we can give them safety, rest, and hope. Help us give child victims a safe space to breat...
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Just for Kids Law @justforkidslaw.bsky.social · Jul 22
🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social : More Than Words found some UK definitions of human trafficking focus on travel, which leads to narrower thresholds and excluding children exploited online or locally, particularly British children.

📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jul 22
NEW RESEARCH!
Inconsistent definitions of child exploitation are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
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Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 @helenbamber.bsky.social · Jul 22
🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social 'More Than Words' found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.

📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP

#ChildTrafficking
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
Report art by the amazing T.B. -artist and ECPAT UK Youth Advisory Group member
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
The report calls on the government to:
🔸 Introduce a child exploitation definition and strategy
🔸 Align legal definitions with international standards
🔸 Introduce independent review mechanisms to scrutinise NRM decision-making
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
👉 Other affected nationalities of children with very high rates of definition based refusals include 35% for Sudanese, 30% for Albanian, and 25% for Eritrean.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
👉 There are significant issues in Home Office decisions for some nationalities with UK children receiving 7% negative decisions for not meeting definitions in contrast to 59% for Iranian children and 43% for Afghani.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
👉 We also found some UK definitions of human trafficking focus on travel, which leads to narrower thresholds and excluding children exploited online or locally, particularly British children.
#ChildTrafficking
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
👉 The report also found that definitions are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 22
🚨 New report: More Than Words found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 15
New report by @HelenBamber, @ATLEU_UK & @ECPATUK

- just 4% of trafficking survivors got permission to stay in the UK for their recovery/to assist the police in 2024
- of 699 confirmed child victims, less than 5 received temporary permission to stay as victims
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Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 @helenbamber.bsky.social · Jul 15
🚨 Thousands of trafficking survivors continue to be denied permission to stay in the UK despite their critical need for safety and support — a new report by @helenbamber.bsky.social, ATLEU & @ecpatuk.bsky.social reveals.

Instead survivors are left in fear and at risk of further exploitation. 🧵1/3
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jul 15
Sign up for this FREE lunchtime seminar to mark the launch of our research report -

More than Words: how definitions impact on the UK’s response to child trafficking and exploitation
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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jul 10
NEW EVENT! Definitions of child exploitation.

📅 Tue 22 July, 12.30
👩‍💻 Presentation: Laura Duran, @ecpatuk.bsky.social
👩‍💻 Opening: Eleanor Lyons, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
👩‍💻 Closing: Patricia Durr, ECPAT UK.

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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Jan 31
We welcome the proposed repeal of key sections of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 in the new Borders Bill, yet we remain concerned for children from retained laws and proposals on new offences which may see children further criminalised.

See our statement:
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ECPAT UK Statement on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
ECPAT UK welcomes the proposed repeals introduced as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, including the repeal of the Safety of Rwanda Act 2023 and key sections of the Illegal Mig...
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After Exploitation @afterexploitation.bsky.social · Jan 16
Now more than ever, we need this statement on grooming narratives.

Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors:

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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
🎄LAST CHANCE! Less than one hour now left on our
@biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser!

Can you help to get us closer to our £10k target? Every little helps and is DOUBLED! Minimum donation is £1

➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24

#BigGive
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
Without these changes, the report warns that trafficked children face heightened risks of re-exploitation and instability. The lack of long-term support undermines their recovery, leaving them vulnerable to further harm.
🚨 tinyurl.com/2pt4dynm
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
The report calls on the urgent repeal of damaging provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Illegal Migration Act 2023, which rolled back children’s rights and hinder the protection of trafficked children.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
We also urge the UK Government to invest in children’s services and long-term prevention with a cross-departmental and UK-wide Child Exploitation Strategy to combat this terrible criminal abuse of children.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
The report calls for the UK Home Office to provide confirmed child victims of trafficking with a minimum five-year grant of immigration leave and a clear route to settlement, ensuring compliance with international obligations and prioritising children’s best interests.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
Despite a 138% rise in potential child trafficking cases over five years, critical legal and policy gaps persist.
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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · Dec 10
Today we celebrate #HumanRightsDay with the launch of our new report with the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which reveals the UK is failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from receiving the care and justice they deserve.

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UK Government Urged to Act on Trafficked Children’s Rights Amid Systemic Failures
On Human Rights Day, a new report from ECPAT UK and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner reveals the UK is failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from rece...
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