FAST Dialogues at the Global Policy Process: Recommendations for Mobilizing Finance to Prevent Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Modern slavery and human trafficking (MS/HT) affect an estimated 50 million people worldwide, generating over USD 236 billion annually in illicit profits. These crimes are deeply embedded in global financial and economic systems. Addressing them requires financial innovation, survivor-centered approaches, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and robust regulatory oversight.

The Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative, within UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, convened a series of dialogues in 2025 alongside major global policy processes including the ECOSOC Partnership Forum, Preparatory Committee meetings for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), FfD4 Conference in Seville, and the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025.