I am a victim of modern slavery in the UK
By Nancy From Freedom United
| I came to the UK in 2008 when a relative promised me a good education and a better life. Instead, I was enslaved for four years in domestic servitude. Now, I am at risk of being sent back to my home country where my trafficker awaits despite having been formally recognized as a victim of trafficking by the Home Office. Can you urge the Home Office to let me rebuild my life? |
| Sign to help Nancy |
| After escaping my trafficker in 2011 and sleeping rough for three years, I was formally recognised as a victim of modern slavery. Unfortunately, in the UK this does not secure any immigration status and I had to apply for asylum. Less than one year after coming forward as a victim I was denied leave to remain on the basis that it is safe to return to my home country of Nigeria. For me, it was not safe because my trafficker was there. Because I was too scared to be sent back to Nigeria, I became homeless to try to find a way to stay in the UK. I was exposed to additional violence and crime because I was on the streets. This did not help my recovery. Add your name today to support my call to be granted leave to remain so I can recover from the trauma of being trafficked and exploited. Less than one year after coming forward, how could anyone be safe to return to their home country when their trafficker is there? How can someone deemed to be a victim of modern slavery be forced to the point of homelessness and destitution? I am asking you to help me appeal to the Home Office to grant me leave to remain in the UK. I went through four years of trafficking, but I’ve been waiting six years to rebuild my life. The Home Office has the power to change this for me, and for all of the other victims of modern slavery like me – join the fight today. In solidarity, Nancy |
