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 | Nov 20, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog
This blog is an introduction to modern slavery, which will set us up for the next 13 days of a deep dive into it. Because 16 days of freedom is about us looking at the issue of violence against women, through the lens of modern slavery. When was the last time you were...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 20, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog
Addressing violence against women is a big deal. Think back to… 15. What were you doing at 15 years old? Were you discovering your new favourite band? Maybe planning your next Friday night? Finding your drive, your passion, your next wild...
by Ebony Stanmore | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Debt Bondage, Ending Modern Slavery
Millions across NSW, the ACT and Victoria are enjoying the end of COVID-19 lockdowns. However, for thousands of others across Australia, freedom won’t come as easily. The Global Slavery Index estimated that in 2016, around 15,000 people were living in conditions of...
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 26, 2021 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
A wedding style is the overall aesthetic and feeling for one’s event. For some this can feel restricting and rigid, but others might think there are too many options. Either way this can create confusion and worries for a day meant to be filled with happiness and...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog, Survivor News
Survivor News | Survivor Voices | Q2 Update 2021 In this Q2 update, you will learn about how we are amplifying the survivor voices and restructuring our work to raise more awareness. You will also read about new roles in our survivor school, fundraising, and...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Waterloo Cafe
Cafe and Event Life – our Q2 Update 2021 Our amazing cafe team is doing all they can to keep life exciting by serving locals at the door during the Sydney lockdown. While our sales are 84% down, spirits are high as every day they bake new exciting...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Ethical Events
‘The Big Day”; “when all your dreams come true”; “a moment you been waiting for all your life” … A wedding can be a beautiful commitment between those who love each other, but it can come with unwanted stress and worry. If that’s you and...
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...
