Human trafficking is the movement of people with the aim of exploiting them. It is a form of modern slavery that results in tens of millions of men, women and children worldwide being treated as commodities. The number of people in the UK identified as victims of modern slavery has been rising year on year, with over 10,000 people referred to authorities in 2019. The real number of people trapped in slavery is estimated to be much higher. Even after escaping their traffickers, survivors suffer from the physical and mental effects of abuse. Unseen UK has safehouses across the country providing 24/7 care and support to help those who have escaped human trafficking rebuild their lives and reenter society. YATS want to pay tribute to the strength and hope of survivors of trafficking, so we are auctioning art inspired by their stories. All proceeds will go to Unseen UK to help keep their safehouses and helplines open to anyone who needs it.