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Leading global efforts against modern slavery

The Rights Lab is the world’s leading research hub dedicated to ending modern slavery. Our mission is clear: to drive global change through bold, data-driven research and innovation.

Backed by a strong portfolio of funded programmes, we deliver powerful insights and practical solutions that shape policy and transform lives.

Our interdisciplinary team works across sectors to tackle the root causes of modern slavery and build sustainable, long-term change. By combining academic excellence with real-world action, the Rights Lab is helping protect vulnerable communities and accelerate progress toward a slavery-free world.

 Learn more about how the Rights Lab fights for change 

 

 

 

 

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Tackling climate-driven migration

A recent study shows over one-third of households in India and Bangladesh’s southwest border region have migrated after losing livelihoods to climate change. These climate migrants face higher risks of debt bondage, trafficking, and exploitation. Insights from this research help partners better support vulnerable communities.


Learn how the rights lab is helping protect communities

 

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Driving up labour standards in adult
social care

The UK’s adult social care sector is under significant pressure, with challenging labour conditions and concerns about financial sustainability. Research shows that investors can help improve standards by adopting stronger stewardship, due diligence and care-focused policies.

 See how research is driving change

 
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The Rights Lab has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth Prize.

The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education recognises the pioneering work of the Rights Lab in tackling modern slavery and forced labour worldwide.

Our research brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across the social sciences, including geography, politics, business, law, sociology and social policy, to address this complex global challenge.

Zoe Trodd reflects on receiving the prize