A charity worker has received celebrity endorsement for his awareness campaign to tackle the misconceptions of modern slavery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading the celebrity-line up is Coronation Street actress, Julie Hesmondhalgh<\/a>, TV chef, Andrea Oliver<\/a>, and Olympic boxer, Cindy Ngamba<\/a>. He said: \u201cIt\u2019s to raise awareness in a general sense but to really try and shine a light on the reality of modern slavery in the UK today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s commonly misunderstood and we are trying to grow that allyship and care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent reports revealed that from June 2023 and July 2024, Yorkshire and the North East ranked fifth<\/a> in the demand for modern slavery support, making up 8% of all referrals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThose voices can really help get messages across, build advocacy and reach people who might not ordinarily be able to speak to.\u201d<\/p>– EDWIN BUCKLEY <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The charity has produced a film to support the campaign with all 17 celebrities who have endorsed their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causeway\u2019s Stand with Survivors campaign was launched by Edwin Buckley, to educate the public and redefine the common misunderstandings of illegal exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n