Category: Forced Labour
by Sally Irwin | Dec 4, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour, Sex Slavery
Slavery is happening in our backyard. It is not a distant concern for developing nations. It is present and prevalent here on Australian shores. Behind the closed doors of many Aussie homes and businesses lies voiceless individuals. They have been tricked or forced...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour
Last week, we published an article discussing the significance of knowledge and education, emphasising its role in future advocacy and action. Now that we are (sadly) coming to an end in our 16 Days of Freedom series. Where we have introduced and discussed, in detail,...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Debt Bondage, Forced Labour
Modern slavery takes form in many ways; domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, trafficking etc. One of the most common forms of slavery is labour exploitation and debt bondage. What is labour exploitation? Labour exploitation involved forcing people to work for...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour
Happy Human Rights Day! Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10th, is the celebration of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights EVERYONE is entitled to, regardless of...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 24, 2021 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour
Racial inequality and discrimination is ongoing social epidemic. It has taken its toll on too many individuals who do not deserve such treatment. Unfortunately, this discrimination and mistreatment are often based solely on differences in skin colour, culture, and...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 24, 2021 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Forced Marriage, Sex Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
In yesterday’s article, A Quick Introduction to Modern Slavery, we highlighted the fact that individuals and communities are often made vulnerable to modern slavery by three main factors. 1. Gender-based violence 2. poverty and 3. racial...
by Ebony Stanmore | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Child Labour, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Waterloo Cafe
From our hometowns to the global scale, injustice happens everywhere, every day. Sadly, this means issues get forgotten about, or overpowered by other problems. However, we rarely stop talking about them because they have been fixed. Those who have a hand in these...
by Ebony Stanmore | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Prisons, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Australian shoppers have a lot of freedom to make ethical choices at the shops. Yet, there is more label information about the living conditions of the hens laying our eggs than the people sewing our clothes. Perhaps no one would opt to buy “cage jeans”. Regardless,...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Forced Labour, Sex Slavery, Slavery in Hospitality
Hotels provide a service that centers around appeasing guests. Whether it’s employees like maids and room service, or amenities like restaurants and pools. This industry wants you to travel to different places, enjoy your stay, then go home to recommend it to...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 1, 2021 | Child Labour, Debt Bondage, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Slavery in Tea, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Forced labor in tea farming: how far removed are we? Think about the foods and beverages in your kitchen right now. Would it be possible for you to list their origins down to the grower of each ingredient? I know I couldn’t, not even for something as simple as the tea...
