Category: About Modern Slavery
by Sally Irwin | Dec 20, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Fashion
On the first of March this year the Australia Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) released a report called “Uyghurs for Sale”. But it seems to have been lost in the Covid flurry of 2020. This report indicates a huge breach of human rights. And we think every...
by Sally Irwin | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Just in time for Human Rights Day, the Australian Government launched its 5 year plan to combat modern slavery. “The National Action Plan articulates the Government’s vision for a future where no one is subjected to #modernslavery. It builds on our efforts to...
by Sally Irwin | Dec 8, 2020 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog
Today is the United Nations Human Rights Day. At the Freedom Hub we believe this should be everyday but sadly the world is has many who exploit others for their own gain. The UN uses ‘Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet’ as a slogan. Because equality is a...
by Sally Irwin | Dec 8, 2020 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour
One of the biggest problems we face in trying to help women out of forced labour is knowing how to shop ethically. Shopping ethically supports the companies and factories that are treating women fairly and paying them properly. If those companies prosper, making a...
by Sally Irwin | Dec 3, 2020 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Fashion
Women Unpaid, exploited and dismissed: Garment workers continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic The immense global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are yet to be fully assessed. But there’s no doubt of the devastation this unprecedented event has caused. For...
by Sally Irwin | Nov 23, 2020 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Marriage
Being Forced to Marry Note: Forced marriage is against a girls will. It is different to ‘arranged marriage’ where they consent and know it is happening. Usually in forced marriage the girl is often tricked and doesn’t know it is about to happen....
by Sally Irwin | Nov 7, 2020 | Blog, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fashion
The Cruel Cost of Cotton We look at our wardrobes, and we see the end result of unseen labour. But we now know that there is modern slavery in every aspect of the products we consume. The cruel cost is hidden in the production of the materials. And, one very large...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Slavery happens in Australia. This is unacceptable. But how do we help the vulnerable people who have experienced this crime in our country? Why is working with survivors of Modern Slavery different from working with other trauma clients? How do we help them with...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 8, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fish
A New US Ban to Fight Forced Labour in Fishing ‘Fish caught by vessels bearing the Taiwan flag have been classified as products of forced labor. Based on the conditions under which the crews work, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the United...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 1, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour, Forced Marriage, Sex Slavery
Do you want to understand more about the issue of Forced Marriage and the impact it has on women? Then here are three stories you need to read. Real lives that will help you get an insight into the crime of trafficking for marriage. Sadly, this happens here in...
