At an event to mark the UK’s national Anti-Slavery Day, SI Slough member Jackie Paling has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the fight against human trafficking. Home Secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May MP presented her with a Marsh Award, where she also outlined the provisions of a new Human Trafficking Bill, which includes tougher sanctions for those convicted of human trafficking.
“Although the award has Pauline and my names on it, it really belongs to all the Soroptimists in the UK (and the Federation) who are working tirelessly on antislavery issues”, said Jackie Paling, SIGBI Federation’s Assistant Programme Director for Violence and Conflict Resolution .