Slavery is not something from the distant past or something that only happens in poor, remote countries or in history books. Slavery is closer than you might think. Slavery also exists in the Netherlands.

Right under our very noses, thousands of people are working as modern slaves, although, you might not easily recognise them. Modern slavery is of course, forbidden in the Netherlands. Anyone who is guilty of this violates the basic rights of man. FairWork dedicates itself to a slavery free Netherlands.

What do we do?

FairWork directly supports victims of labour exploitation in the Netherlands. FairWork also wants to expand and improve aid to victims of human trafficking. We want to increase the confidence of the victims and their ability to live independently. To accomplish this, FairWork initiates pilot projects together with other organisations.

FairWork wants to teach people how to recognise human trafficking. We want to spread our expertise on how to approach and support victims. To accomplish this, FairWork trains and advises relief workers, civil servants and law enforcement agencies.

FairWork wants to increase the awareness in the Netherlands, by showing the Dutch public that right under our very noses; people are living in modern slavery. To accomplish this, FairWork informs, activates and influences the public, politics and employers.

Working together

We work together with, for example, the Anti-Trafficking Coordination Centre (CoMensha), emergency services, investigative services, lawyers and unions. We dedicate ourselves to helping victims who want to break out of their situation or to those who have just done that. Above all, we work on preventing and combating modern slavery. FairWork furthermore devotes itself to improving cooperation between all governments and organisations that deal with human trafficking.

History

FairWork originated from BlinN (Bonded Labour in the Netherlands). This was an initiative of the relief organisations Humanitas and Oxfam Novib.

What can you do?

Do you want to support the fight against modern slavery? We could use your help. Together we can fight injustice.

Support with an event

Collecting money individually, with your school or club for FairWork.

Check for signals

Do you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery? Don’t turn a blind eye but take action. Read the checklist.

Make a donation

If you make a donation, victims of human trafficking can be supported with:

  • filing a police report, so perpetrators can be arrested;
  • with psycho-social help;
  • find a safe place to stay.

Check here how to make a donation.

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Vacancies

FairWork is looking for VOLUNTEERS with knowledge of the following languages and culture:

Spanish
Hungarian
Lithuanian

 

 

From the 1st of December on we are looking for an enthusiastic Dutch speaking senior communication officer (28 hour p/w).