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...
Sex Slavery
Facilitating Freedom: Maria’s Story
Through The 16 Days of Freedom so far, we have talked about the idea of imprisonment and modern slavery. But what is it actually like to live it? Sadly, these experiences are far...
Victim Vulnerability: Gender-Based Violence
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...
Hotels and Slavery: Many Doors to Hide Behind
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...
How Porn Leads to Sex Slavery
This is a difficult post to share, but children's access to sex violence via porn is a topic that needs to be addressed. Easy access to Porn for School Children Australia suffers...
Slavery in Armidale NSW
Slavery in Armidale - a Cult of Victims Rescued. For those who missed it, Australian authorities recently rescued 6 women from a man named, James Robert Davis. He had enslaved...
The Untold Realities of Abusive Pregnancy
In this blog, we address the issue of Abusive Pregnancy. Not all babies are born out of a loving relationship. And incredibly, pregnant women tend to experience greater severity...
Rape is not a Joke
Can you believe that “National Rape Day” is a new trend growing on media platforms? Because Domestic Violence Awareness month is in May, we thought it is important to take a look...
Three Women: real lives – trafficked
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...
Modern Slavery in War Zones
Modern slavery is rife in war zone countries. Therefore, rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilisation and forced marriage...
Freedom Hub Cafe helping survivors of slavery
Anti-slavery experts are concerned about the growing number of forced marriages in Australia. Many victims live in fear, convinced they will be unable to rebuild their lives if they leave. But one organisation is helping survivors do exactly that.
Slavery meets Sydney’s Elite at Freedom Hub Charity Event
Human trafficking and slavery is something often thought of as the scourge of faraway places, down dingy alleyways beneath the seedy underbellies of developing nations. But on...