Jul 23, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Marriage, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Sex Slavery
Modern slavery is rife in war zone countries. Therefore, rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilisation and forced marriage are common. And we rarely blink an eye. At the Freedom Hub we are disgusted at this abuse...
Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Slavery in Hospitality, Waterloo Cafe
Thinking you may have slavery in your dinner or dessert can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Shopping ethically can seem overwhelming. At the Freedom Hub Cafe we have always worked hard to partner with suppliers who audit their supply chain. That way you can be sure...
Jul 19, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour
Are There Slaves in Your PPE ? Where you buy your masks and PPE matters. Are you supporting modern day slaves in your PPE ? The pandemic has pushed up the demand across the world. Factories are buzzing trying to fill orders. But are the workers being paid? Do they...
Jul 14, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Social Impact Report
We’ve been awarded a 2020 @WestpacFoundation Community Grant to help create social change through the education, training and employment opportunities for our Survivors of Modern Slavery. The $10,000 grant will help us continue to run our Survivor School Classes...
Jul 5, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Hospitality, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
We have always been very concerned about how many students are caught in exploitation. Because, the problem with ‘modern slavery’ is that it is hidden. If this report is the findings after only 6,000 students were surveyed, one has to ask how many are not...
Jul 5, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Waterloo Cafe
We are all excited to be out and about again. But being COVID safe is essential to preventing a second wave. Who would never have thought earlier this year, that choosing the cafe you go to, could be so critical. Is your local cafe COVID SAFE? Here is a list of eight...
Jul 4, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Events
Hosting a successful, memorable function is more than just hiring an event venue. Here are our tips to make it the best night ever. Pick an event venue that you can make your own. A blank canvas is ideal because you can create your own vibe and personality. The space...
Jul 4, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Coffee, Waterloo Cafe
Standing out in Sydney’s coffee scene isn’t easy. But our locals keep coming back for our Freedom Fighter coffee. And here are just three reasons why. 1. It Packs a Delightful Punch Our own blend Freedom Fighter Coffee makes itself known with its dark roast. You truly...
Jul 3, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour
Children are Innocent Victims of Covid-19. A recent paper put together by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) point to the long term impact COVID-19 will have on child labour. It also makes nine recommendations for...
Jul 3, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
We found this recent study demonstrates some common consumer misunderstandings about modern slavery. It looked into what consumers saw was their role in perpetuating and/or eradicating modern slavery. The Freedom Hub is an organisation that is fighting this crime and...
