It is the final day of 16 Days of Freedom. Thank you to everyone who has read and shared every blog with friends,...
Day 15: Feminism and Fighting Against Slavery
It is day 15 of our 16 Days of Freedom, which means it's also day 15 of the UN 16 Days of Activism Against Violence...
Day 14: The Work of The Freedom Hub
With just two more days left in our 16 Days of Freedom, I thought it might be a good idea to share with you about The...
Day 13: Fast Fashion – Which Brands are Worth Buying From?
Awareness of the prevalence of fast fashion in our shops and stores is increasing, but is that awareness lending itself to actual change? While there are many articles written by our volunteers and...
Day 12: Evan Link – Giving back to Australia
For day eleven of our 16 Days of Freedom blogs, another intern, Evan Link, has reflected on his time interning with The Freedom Hub. By: Evan Link When I came to Australia for my semester abroad, I...
Day 11: Modern Slavery in Australia
For many of us, it's conceivable that modern-day slavery exists; however, it's harder to believe that it exists in Australia. The reality for many Australians is freedom - freedom of choice and...
Day 10: Survivor Story – Fighting for Freedom
*Today's blog is a survivor story from last year, shared during the 2022 16 Days of Freedom. While it isn't a "new" story, I hope you're moved to compassion by reading Clara's* story. This is the...
Day 9: How Education Can End Child Labour
While many of us may appreciate and understand the importance of formal education, we may not fully grasp the impact an education may have on a child at risk of manipulation and exploitation. It's...
Day 5: Who do we Partner with to End Modern Slavery?
Partnerships and collaborations within the justice space are paramount for making progress. The third arm of The Freedom Hub's social purpose is to "partner in the fight to end global slavery."...
Day 1: What is 16 Days of Freedom?
Today marks the beginning of an annual international UN campaign called 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign begins today, 25 November, and runs until 10 December, on...
Day 8: UN Day for the Abolition of Slavery
We're officially halfway through our 16 Days of Freedom, and I think there is no better way to celebrate than by talking about International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. What is International...
Day 2: UN Violence Against Women Day
Yesterday, 25 November, was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and it also kicked off the 2023 annual UN campaign, 16 Days of Activism. The Freedom Hub is running...