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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 8, 2023 | Blog
Material Traceability and Modern-Day Slavery Where Do You Actually Get Your Products From? From having a cup of water in the morning to brushing your hair out, mindlessly using products has become essential to our everyday lives. However, have you ever stopped to...
May 8, 2023 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Slavery in Fashion, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
The dazzling runways of fast fashion shows may seem like a glamorous world of luxury and beauty, but there’s a hidden reality that lurks behind the scenes. From the cotton fields in Uzbekistan to the sweatshops in Bangladesh, the fashion industry’s dark...
Feb 9, 2023 | Ending Modern Slavery
Four Human Rights Issues Businesses Should Consider in 2023 How can your business have a real, effective and positive impact? Here are four human rights issues for boards and companies to consider. 2022 marks the third year of modern slavery reporting, and businesses...
Dec 9, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do and demonstrates the power of each individual to invoke human rights. Recognition of human rights is central to tackling inequality, exclusion and discrimination. After all, each of us can make a difference...
Dec 9, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
Happy Human Rights Day! Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10th, is the celebration of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights EVERYONE is entitled to, regardless of...
Dec 8, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Ethical Events, Waterloo Cafe
The Freedom Hub’s vision is to help rebuild the lives of survivors of slavery in Australia and partner in ending modern slavery around the world. Our founder, Sally Irwin, pioneered a model for social change by building influential “hubs” that fund and...
Dec 6, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
Human Rights Day is in 5 days – coming up on December 10th, it is the day that celebrates the recognition of the inalienable rights every human being is entitled to, regardless of status. It seems obvious that every human being should be treated with respect,...
Dec 6, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
In today’s world, 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. But, to put it simply, when a price tag on...
Dec 4, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
Everyone can help end slavery and the plight of women who have escaped this crime. Last night I asked my six-year-old niece two questions. Firstly, the age-old tried and tested, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” This was met with the swift response of...
Nov 30, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
Day 9 – Why Women Are More Vulnerable to Modern Slavery An estimated 50 million people worldwide are trapped in Modern Slavery, an increase of 10 million since previous estimates in 2016. Modern slavery is a crime that affects every industry worldwide. The term...
Nov 28, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery in Fish, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Christmas Shopping that’s Ethical The Christmas holiday season is fast approaching, and it can be easy to be swept up in all the shiny objects when you’re shopping – especially when the newest toys and electronics dominate the shelves. But, unfortunately,...
Nov 28, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) is a result of long-term trauma. Many victims suffer from this mental health condition. Women who have victims of abuse are often develop complex trauma so we decided it was worth explaining further. A Summary of...
Nov 27, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog
How Does Knowledge Help? While Australia has made considerable progress in protecting civil and political rights, human rights remain an issue. Mainly, modern slavery is still very present. Modern slavery has been an increasing issue, especially with the COVID-19...
Nov 25, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Connection is at the core of the work that we do here at The Freedom Hub. Unfortunately, like many businesses, lockdowns and stay-at-home orders had vast and lasting impacts on us, our survivors, our staff, our volunteers, our café, and the overall running of the...
