Category: Global Modern Slavery Updates
by Sally Irwin | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Ethical Business, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fashion
What happened at Boohoo? Fast Fashion Under Scrutiny Today, it has never been easier to have the latest fashion trends at your fingertips. With a few clicks of a button, we can have almost anything delivered to our door in days. It is convenience driven consumerism....
by Sally Irwin | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Ethical Business, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fashion
Queensland’s very own OUTLAND DENIM features on the international Fashion stage again! Every Aussie should be supporting this world leading ethical denim company, as the world watches the impact for good it has on fighting modern slavery. This time, James Bartle,...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 8, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fish
A New US Ban to Fight Forced Labour in Fishing ‘Fish caught by vessels bearing the Taiwan flag have been classified as products of forced labor. Based on the conditions under which the crews work, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the United...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 16, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Fashion
We love our fashion, watching the trends and splurging on new outfits for special occasions. Well even more often, actually! Spring is in the air and the season is changing. So, it is time to think about the next seasons colours, styles and fabrics. But COVID has not...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 23, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Marriage, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Sex Slavery
Modern slavery is rife in war zone countries. Therefore, rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilisation and forced marriage are common. And we rarely blink an eye. At the Freedom Hub we are disgusted at this abuse...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Slavery in Hospitality, Waterloo Cafe
Thinking you may have slavery in your dinner or dessert can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Shopping ethically can seem overwhelming. At the Freedom Hub Cafe we have always worked hard to partner with suppliers who audit their supply chain. That way you can be sure...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 5, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Hospitality, Stats and Facts about 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 findings after only 6,000 students were surveyed, one has to ask how many are not...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 4, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Coffee, Waterloo Cafe
Standing out in Sydney’s coffee scene isn’t easy. But our locals keep coming back for our Freedom Fighter coffee. And here are just three reasons why. 1. It Packs a Delightful Punch Our own blend Freedom Fighter Coffee makes itself known with its dark roast. You truly...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 16, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Slavery in Hospitality
Slavery Offence of Forced Labour in Victoria Australia The crime of Modern Slavery includes forced labour and it happens right here in Australia. This article by The Age tells the sad story. ‘Farok Shaik never paid a cent to a woman and her husband. They cooked,...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 14, 2020 | Blog, Child Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Cocoa
Fuji Oil Holdings commits to ending Child Labour in their Supply Chains. Well this floats our boat! Another big company committing to ending child labour in their supply chain. Child labour is a terrible crime that robs kids of their childhood, education and health....
