Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) is a result of long-term trauma and many of our modern slavery victims suffer from this mental health condition. We decided it was...
Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
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...
Is your Coffee Brewing Slavery?
Is Your Coffee Brewing Slavery? How do you know and what can you do to be sure you aren't? Every morning, the process of getting a cup of coffee is pretty simple. Because you...
Exploitation vs Slavery – what’s the difference?
One of the biggest questions we get asked is "how is slavery different to exploitation?" Was the 7eleven incident exploitation or slavery? What about kids working in their...
The Fight Against Racial Discrimination
Some thoughts on racism as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. These thoughts below have been penned by one of our American interns,...
A New National Action Plan to Combat 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...
An Insider’s look at Slavery and Mental Health
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...
SDG 8.7 Are we on Track?
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...
UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
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...
How International Students get Caught in 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...
Consumer Misunderstandings 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...