by Sally Irwin | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour
Finally some action is happening. Parliament met yesterday (24th Sept 2020) to discuss the NSW Modern Slavery Act. As a result the 17 recommendations that an earlier enquiry made, were addressed. This piece of legislation is critical for human rights and it has been...
by Sally Irwin | Sep 25, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour
Education is an essential part of everyone’s life. Without it, we can’t be successful or make wise choices. The world is progressing and changing with every passing second. Therefore, everyone should get an education not just to gain knowledge but also to keep...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 8, 2020 | Blog, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.7 is to: SDG 8.7 – “Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 8, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour
An Historical Achievement to End Child Labour It is great to hear some good news on ending child labour. As 2021 is the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, the ILO plans to raise awareness of the issue to accelerate progress. And last week, all 187...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 27, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
This week is UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 30th July. Human trafficking, is a widespread violation of the most basic human rights, and touches communities the world over. It is in every country. Incredibly it is in every industry. Also, while it...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 23, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Marriage, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Sex Slavery
Modern slavery is rife in war zone countries. 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 of human...
