Kalayaan is a charity dedicated to justice for the thousands of migrant domestic workers who are victims of slavery, trafficking and exploitation in London.
Our vision is a world where migrant domestic workers can access their basic rights at work and can access justice so they are protected from exploitation and abuse like other workers.
Established in 1987, we one of only nine First Responder Organisations in the UK; this means we can secure legal recognition for survivors of modern slavery and trafficking through referrals into the National Referral Mechanism. Over the decades we have helped thousands of women escape exploitation, abuse and servitude through legal advice and policy advocacy. This includes securing the minimum wage for migrant domestic workers.
Our IAA accredited immigration lawyers offer free legal advice to exploited migrant domestic workers. This includes advice on visas, regularising immigration status and securing recognition of rights as a survivor of modern slavery and human trafficking through referrals into the National Referral Mechanism.
Campaigning is in our DNA, our domestic worker-led Campaign Group raises awareness and calls for changes to policy and practice. We aim to change policy and practice to prevent future exploitation and to protect those already trapped in modern slavery.
Our community is more than a support network; it’s a movement. Our Community Engagement Programme builds solidarity, advocacy skills, knowledge of rights and offers a space to foster powerful conversations, create bold campaigns, and celebrate moments of resilience.
Kalayaan's legal support, Community Engagement Programme and impactful campaigns would not be possible without our incredible staff and dedicated trustees.
