The rapid military escalation and increasing civilian casualties in #Lebanon are deeply concerning. IOM continues to work with partners on the ground to address immediate humanitarian needs of those impacted. Protection of civilian lives, infrastructure & welfare must be upheld.

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Sheriff, “those brought to this country in this way are subject to threats and intimidation and are often little more than slaves.” "But the sheriff noted . . a well-stocked fridge and freezer . . . 3 mobile phones and nearly £700 cash. 45 and 40 months for cannabis production

Maternity cover for the Head of Protection and Labour Mobility Unit at IOM UK …lj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

This week, as we approach #AntiSlaveryDay2024, check our 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗡𝗥𝗠) 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 on potential victims of trafficking & modern slavery in the UK. Key findings & full brief 👇 t.ly/dO_2R

Police press release about a man sent to prison after being found in a cannabis factory warns the public that cannabis production is not a "victimless crime" and public aren't aware that those in charge are "often exploiting vulnerable people"

IOM United Kingdom supports adult males in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in Northern Ireland with 💻 digital, life, and 💼employment skills training, plus personalised weekly support. Participants gain confidence and skills to help them rebuild their lives.🌱 #AntiSlaveryDay2024

What happened with the recruitment of 350 NRM decision makers for the SCA between the end of 2020 and March 2021? questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…

📣 OUT TODAY 📣 Ready, Willing & Able: The cost of not allowing survivors in the NRM to work. Thousands of survivors are not allowed to work while waiting years for a decision. This new series shows how the UK has missed a trick by not letting them work kalayaan.org.uk/campaign-posts…

ICIBI published its inspection report on contingency asylum accommodation. It was completed awaiting publication since 3 September gov.uk/government/new… The IECA inspection report has been completed awaiting publication since 7 August.

UNRWA is irreplaceable. It’s not just an aid agency. It provides education, healthcare, social services and protection for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA promotes human development, dignity and rights until a just and durable solution is found. We must support & protect it.

Same week as the CCRC referral. "A teenager was “severely beaten and threatened with knives” to sell drugs in the Gwent Valleys" The Judge who acknowledged they had been "exploited" sent them to a YOI. southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24680289.…

ICIBI annual report notes "the ministerial commitment to publish ICIBI reports within eight weeks of submission" gov.uk/government/new…

A record high for accepted reconsideration requests which resulted in a positive decision. July - September 2024, 72% of reasonable grounds decisions which were reconsidered received a positive outcome. For conclusive grounds decisions, 71% were positive. gov.uk/government/sta…

"This is an exciting time to join the Single Competent Authority (SCA) as a Decision Maker; you will be playing a pivotal part within our teams and will help us deliver critical, high-impact work for some of the most vulnerable people in our society." civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?v…

Lots of reports about record number of potential victims. There was a 45% increase in NRM referrals in first 9 months of 2024 compared to 2021. From 9369 in 2021 to 13,587 in 2024. However, there were more positive RG decisions in the period in 2021 (8297) than 2024 (7769)

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