US Launch of the Student Ambassador Programme The Student Ambassador Programme Team, Matt Humberstone and Liz Lowther, flew to Florida in January for the official US launch at the Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The

Preventing Modern Slavery at Universities in the West Midlands Through Education & Awareness Across the UK, hundreds and thousands of people have experienced modern slavery and exploitation. According to one study by the Centre for Social Justice, there are currently up to 136,000 people trapped in modern

Launch of new course: ‘Sexual Exploitation of University Students’ for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women The Student Ambassador Programme are very excited to announce the launch of a brand new course, Sexual Exploitation of University Students, on this poignant week of International Day for

Raising Awareness about Child Abuse and Exploitation in the Pacific - Pacific Games 2023 Campaign In collaboration with UNICEF Pacific, the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS), the Solomon Islands Government, the 2023 Pacific Games Solomon Islands and other partners, It’s a Penalty have launched

Empowered to Create Change: Joining Forces to Combat Modern Slavery Human trafficking has become known as the world’s fastest-growing illegal business, estimated to be affecting 50 million individuals worldwide. It is often hidden in plain sight, yet it casts its sinister shadow across the whole globe, letting

All Children, Everywhere, Safe in Sport - #SafeSportDay 2023 Sport can educate and empower children facing adversity. It can help them build essential life skills and better futures. Sport can improve educational outcomes, and promote positive physical and mental health. Sport can help children affected by war

Keep Kids Safe - Protecting Children from Abuse and Exploitation in Sport As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup approaches, kicking off on 20th July, It’s a Penalty have launched our latest campaign in the hosting countries of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This year, It’s

This #VolunteersWeek: Driving the Fight against Modern Slavery and the Transformation of the Student Ambassador Programme This week, we are excitedly marking Volunteers Week with a grand rejuvenation of our Student Ambassador Programme. This pioneering programme not only educates and empowers UK university students but also fuels

Common Challenges in Uncommon Times: Commonwealth Law Conference 2023 Earlier this month, It’s a Penalty’s Advocacy Director, Elizabeth Speller, attended the Commonwealth Law Conference 2023, organised by our partners the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, in Goa, India. Under the theme of ‘Common Challenges in Uncommon Times’, lawyers

The importance of championing survivors as experts by experience After living through human trafficking and abuse, some people want to speak out, tell others about their experiences and use their expertise to create change. The experience can be healing and positive for some, and in speaking