by Isabela Herrera | Dec 10, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
It is the final day of 16 Days of Freedom. Thank you to everyone who has read and shared every blog with friends, family, or colleagues. Our work couldn’t be done without you, so thank you. Human Rights Day Today is Human Rights Day. It’s celebrated...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 3, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
It is day 15 of our 16 Days of Freedom, which means it’s also day 15 of the UN 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women. It wouldn’t be right to finish this series without discussing the intersectionality between feminism, the fight for women,...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
With just two more days left in our 16 Days of Freedom, I thought it might be a good idea to share with you about The Freedom Hub – what we do, our vision, and how you can be a part of it. The Freedom Hub The Freedom Hub’s vision is to end modern slavery in...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
Awareness of the prevalence of fast fashion in our shops and stores is increasing, but is that awareness lending itself to actual change? While there are many articles written by our volunteers and staff on fast fashion and modern-day slavery within the fashion...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
For day eleven of our 16 Days of Freedom blogs, another intern, Evan Link, has reflected on his time interning with The Freedom Hub. By: Evan Link When I came to Australia for my semester abroad, I knew I wanted to complete an internship where I could make a...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
For many of us, it’s conceivable that modern-day slavery exists; however, it’s harder to believe that it exists in Australia. The reality for many Australians is freedom – freedom of choice and opportunity. For thousands of others, the reality is...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 30, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
*Today’s blog is a survivor story from last year, shared during the 2022 16 Days of Freedom. While it isn’t a “new” story, I hope you’re moved to compassion by reading Clara’s* story. This is the genuine work our Survivor School...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 30, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
While many of us may appreciate and understand the importance of formal education, we may not fully grasp the impact an education may have on a child at risk of manipulation and exploitation. It’s Day 9 of our 16 Days of Freedom campaign, and today, we will be...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 23, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
Partnerships and collaborations within the justice space are paramount for making progress. The third arm of The Freedom Hub’s social purpose is to “partner in the fight to end global slavery.” Partnership is the only way we will end modern slavery...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
Today marks the beginning of an annual international UN campaign called 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign begins today, 25 November, and runs until 10 December, on Human Rights Day. What is the campaign? But first, let’s...
