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by Joan Martin | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Child Labour, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
World Day Against Child Labour 2024 Every year, 12 June is World Day Against Child Labour, a day dedicated to raising awareness and driving efforts to eliminate child labour worldwide. In 2024, the theme is “Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!”...
by Sally Irwin | May 16, 2024 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Fashion
Australian Fashion Week 2024 We take the time to remember the tragic Rana Plaza collapse which took the lives of 1,132 people, mostly garment workers, in Bangladesh 10 years ago. “I managed to rescue her and I remember extracting sharp metals out of her...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 10, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
It is the final day of 16 Days of Freedom. Thank you to everyone who has read and shared every blog with friends, family, or colleagues. Our work couldn’t be done without you, so thank you. Human Rights Day Today is Human Rights Day. It’s celebrated...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 3, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern 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 Against Women. It wouldn’t be right to finish this series without discussing the intersectionality between feminism, the fight for women,...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 Freedom Hub – what we do, our vision, and how you can be a part of it. The Freedom Hub The Freedom Hub’s vision is to end modern slavery in...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 staff on fast fashion and modern-day slavery within the fashion...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 knew I wanted to complete an internship where I could make a...
by Isabela Herrera | Dec 2, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 opportunity. For thousands of others, the reality is...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 30, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
*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 genuine work our Survivor School...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 30, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 9 of our 16 Days of Freedom campaign, and today, we will be...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 23, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending 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.” Partnership is the only way we will end modern slavery...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 Human Rights Day. What is the campaign? But first, let’s...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern 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 for the Abolition of Slavery 2023? The UN Day for the...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
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 16 Days of Freedom. For day two of our daily blogs, we’re going...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
It’s the first of December, and the holidays are approaching. For many, gift shopping started months ago, but it’s easily overwhelming for those who didn’t realise how quickly the year was moving and are now last-minute shopping. It’s easy to...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
For day six of our 16 Days of Freedom blogs, one of our volunteers, Zainab, has reflected on her time as an intern with The Freedom Hub during her six-month study abroad program in Sydney. By: Zainab Attarwala For context, I interned for The Freedom Hub during my...
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
A Survivor Story – from Violence to Victory. The fight against modern slavery is a marathon, not a sprint. For many of us who have spent years in the justice and advocacy space, we wish we could fix every injustice overnight. But it’s just not possible....
by Isabela Herrera | Nov 22, 2023 | 16Days of Freedom, Ending Modern Slavery
Modern slavery, whether it be in Australia, America, Latin America, Africa or throughout Europe, does not exist in a vacuum. There is a laundry list of factors that affect those involved. These include – access to education, race, addiction, socio-economic...
by Isabela Herrera | Oct 26, 2023 | About Modern Slavery, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Forced Marriage, Sex Slavery
If you’ve found yourself reading this blog, I assume you were looking into the reality of slavery worldwide and in Australia. Regardless of how many times you read about the prevalence of slavery in today’s world, it’s still shocking. The statistics...
by Isabela Herrera | Oct 10, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
Written by: Zainab Attarwala Mental Health as a Universal Human Right Today, on 10 October 2023, the world comes together to celebrate UN Mental Health Day with a profound message: “Mental health is a universal human right.” These words resonate deeply...
by Isabela Herrera | Sep 27, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
What is the Modern Slavery Act? In 2018, in an attempt to combat modern slavery, Australia introduced a new piece of legislation called the Modern Slavery Act. Under this act, companies with a turnover of more than $100 million annually must publicly report on the...
by Isabela Herrera | Sep 13, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
National R U OK? Day is today, 14 September. For those that don’t know what the organisation, R U OK? is, let me briefly explain. What is R U OK? R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and help the people in their...
by Isabela Herrera | Sep 3, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
By: Zainab Attarwala The Solar Power Industry’s Relationship with Modern-Day Slavery In recent years, the global push for clean energy, particularly within the solar power industry, has brought a paradoxical and unsettling connection to modern-day slavery. As...
by Isabela Herrera | Aug 19, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
Every year, the UN recognises 19 August as World Humanitarian Day, and this year, the campaign is bringing everyone together to mark the 20th anniversary of the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. This year’s campaign also focuses on the UN’s...
by Isabela Herrera | Aug 9, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
If you’re new to The Freedom Hub or this is the first article you’ve stumbled upon, you may think, “There’s no way slavery still exists in Australia. The Australian government banned slavery at least a hundred years ago.” And you’d...
by Isabela Herrera | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery in Fashion
Many of us shop at brands and stores out of necessity, ease, and accessibility without truly knowing how those brands impact the people involved in making those products. Over the last few years, the phrase “conscious consumer” has gained notable popularity with a...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 23, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Growth in quality of life and vision for the future is essential for every person who has escaped slavery. It might seem trivial to us to have fingernails manicured, but it is a luxury for a survivor of slavery with little or no income. In this case, the survivor said...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 23, 2023 | Donor Newsletters, Ending Modern Slavery, Social Impact Report, Survivor News
As a valued donor, I would like to update you on all that has been happening so far this year. And we have some exciting news about our survivor groth and expansion plans for the rest of the year. Team Update Firstly, meet Faye (pictured). We are so...
by Joan Martin | Jun 5, 2023 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour, Forced Labour, Slavery in Fashion, Slavery in Fish
When Organic Isn’t Ethical: The Slave Trade in the Beauty Industry The Rise of Clean Beauty “Clean” beauty products have taken the cosmetics industry by storm, and for good reason. The focus on using natural ingredients free of animal testing and harmful...
by Sally Irwin | May 30, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
Executive Summary of the Modern Slavery Act Review It is a universal truth that slavery is abhorrent and intolerable. All levels of society bear a collective responsibility to combat slavery. This shared commitment must take many forms. Where once slavery could be...
