Tulia Group Joins The Fight Against Modern Slavery At BASNET Event
Last Thursday, Tulia Group was honoured to be a part of an event hosted by the UK BME Anti-Slavery Network.
The UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET) is a group of extraordinary members committed to advancing race equality, diversity, and inclusion within the realms of anti-trafficking and anti-slavery efforts in the UK. They are a coalition of organisations representing various Black and ethnic communities, united in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking across the nation. Their primary objective is to promote collaboration, advocacy, and research aimed at eliminating the atrocity of modern slavery and human trafficking, while also prioritising the protection and welfare of those impacted by these crimes.
Our founder Rumbidzai Bvunzawabaya, joined as a panellist to share insights on the legal and holistic support survivors need to rebuild their lives.
At Tulia, we witness firsthand the importance of providing migrants and survivors with safe and supportive environments that are free from discrimination. These spaces are essential for individuals to find healing, rebuild their lives, and regain a sense of security after experiencing trauma. We are deeply committed to advocating for a system that genuinely protects and empowers those it serves, recognizing that meaningful change is necessary to address the unique challenges faced by these communities. This recent event marked a significant step forward in this mission, as it brought together advocates, survivors, and allies to discuss actionable strategies for creating inclusive support networks. Moving forward, we will persist in our efforts to champion change that ensures all survivors have access to safety, dignity, and the resources they need to settle and thrive in their new environments. It is our belief that by fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere, we can help individuals regain control over their lives and contribute positively to society.
During the conference, participants engaged in powerful and deeply emotional discussions that addressed the pervasive and entrenched discrimination encountered by survivors of modern-day slavery on a daily basis. Numerous personal stories were shared, revealing the profound trauma, rejection, and fear that many survivors have experienced throughout their journeys. Quite poignantly, attendees expressed that they often felt unheard in spaces that were designed to offer protection and safety. Rather than finding the refuge they so desperately sought, many survivors reported feelings of isolation and discrimination within these environments. This stark contrast highlighted the urgent need for reform and a greater emphasis on creating truly inclusive and supportive spaces where survivors can feel validated and empowered in their recovery processes. The conversations served as a crucial reminder of the systemic barriers that still need to be dismantled to ensure that every survivor can find a genuine sense of safety and belonging.
Want to find out more?
Checkout UK BME Anti-Slavery Network
