Anti-Slavery Day
On Friday 18th October, we observe Anti-Slavery Day which falls within Black History Month and was the theme of this week’s Full College Assembly. This is a very important day to raise awareness about the issue of modern slavery and human trafficking, which unfortunately still affect millions of people worldwide, including children and adults. Modern slavery takes many forms, including forced labor, child exploitation, and human trafficking. It is important for us all to understand that even though slavery was abolished many years ago, it still exists in different ways today, often hidden but very real. In our affirmation of values, we say ‘’In our strength we are united / In our unity we are De Salis.’’ As a community we hold that nobody should be treated as inferior because of any arbitrary difference. This is a core belief that is central to our College’s ethos. It is important to recognise that injustices have happened throughout human history, but it is even more important that we learn from them. A special assembly was held where we watched a short video and heard stories about how young people around the world are taking action against exploitation. Together, we can help spread awareness and fight modern slavery. Let’s all be part of the solution!
A workshop was also held which was aimed at raising awareness about modern slavery. This interactive session covered important topics such as: • The different forms of modern slavery; • How human trafficking impacts millions of lives globally; • Ways we can all help combat this issue and raise awareness. All students were able to participate in this eye-opening event. Let’s work together to better understand the challenges of modern slavery and discover what we can do to make a difference!
