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by Ebony Stanmore | Dec 6, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Survivor News
Freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants; a state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. For many of us, the idea of ‘being free’ might evoke thoughts of travelling around the world or dreams of gaining the ability to...
by Sally Irwin | Dec 4, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour, Sex Slavery
Slavery is happening in our backyard. It is not a distant concern for developing nations. It is present and prevalent here on Australian shores. Behind the closed doors of many Aussie homes and businesses lies voiceless individuals. They have been tricked or forced...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour
Last week, we published an article discussing the significance of knowledge and education, emphasising its role in future advocacy and action. Now that we are (sadly) coming to an end in our 16 Days of Freedom series. Where we have introduced and discussed, in detail,...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Sex Slavery
Through The 16 Days of Freedom so far, we have talked about the idea of imprisonment and modern slavery. But what is it actually like to live it? Sadly, these experiences are far too real for far too many people. People such as Maria*. Maria was a victim of, and...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Debt Bondage, Forced Labour
Modern slavery takes form in many ways; domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, trafficking etc. One of the most common forms of slavery is labour exploitation and debt bondage. What is labour exploitation? Labour exploitation involved forcing people to work for...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Forced Labour
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...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Survivor News
Dreams and goals are the foundations of our future. Consider dreams the drawing board, providing us with a vision of where we’d like to go, who we’d like to be, and what we’d like to accomplish and experience. Dreams, however, cannot produce achievements on their own....
by Sally Irwin | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog
It is a year ago now that my sister told me about an event that she attended at The Freedom Hub. Within the beautiful venue, enjoying the food and wine, an alarming reality check was also served. That is, modern slavery continues to be rampant around the world,...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 24, 2021 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour
Racial inequality and discrimination is ongoing social epidemic. It has taken its toll on too many individuals who do not deserve such treatment. Unfortunately, this discrimination and mistreatment are often based solely on differences in skin colour, culture, and...
by Sally Irwin | Nov 24, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, December 2, reminds us that people should never be considered ‘property’ again. Owning a property is a significant milestone for many Australians. With over 23 million private dwellings in Australia (Housing Data...
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 Ebony Stanmore | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Forced Labour, Slavery in Prisons, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Australian shoppers have a lot of freedom to make ethical choices at the shops. Yet, there is more label information about the living conditions of the hens laying our eggs than the people sewing our clothes. Perhaps no one would opt to buy “cage jeans”. Regardless,...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
It has been a very interesting time for the business world in Q2. Delta virus is causing lockdowns, trading stops in many cities and consumers are only buying online. Online buying can increase modern slavery as consumers unknowingly purchase goods with slavery. On...
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, Forced Labour, Sex Slavery, Slavery in Hospitality
Hotels provide a service that centers around appeasing guests. Whether it’s employees like maids and room service, or amenities like restaurants and pools. This industry wants you to travel to different places, enjoy your stay, then go home to recommend it to...
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 12, 2021 | Blog, Child Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in Mica
We all use products every day that are made from mica. But most of us are unaware that this mica may have been acquired through the worst forms of child labor. From its use as an insulator in our computers, phones, and other electronics; to its use in cosmetics...
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...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 1, 2021 | Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Events
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning an Ethical Event With a few clicks or a quick trip to the store, it seems that almost anything is at our fingertips. The easy and fast deliveries we are accustomed to is what makes it so tempting to forget about...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 19, 2021 | Blog, Ethical Events
Wedding Favors: Give your Wedding Guest a Token of Remembrance they will Love. A wedding favour is a gift for the loved guests that attend your wedding. Often called a Bonbonniere. It is a special way to convey your love for them as they surround you on a monumental...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 18, 2021 | Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
We have Sydney-based Jobs! We are excited to be growing so fast that we can offer these newly created jobs to enhance the work and cause. Survivor Education Manager – Ultimo & National Oversight This is a part-time management job for someone...
by Sally Irwin | May 17, 2021 | Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Our Survivor School has changed incredibly in Q1 as we launch our new e-learning platform nationally. In this newsletter, we will share all the news and finish with ideas on how you can help. So grab a cuppa and enjoy. A NEW Freedom School E-learning Platform...
by Sally Irwin | May 17, 2021 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Waterloo Cafe
Our Ethical Business projects have a number of purposes. we started these with the idea to fund the work we do with our survivors (Covid has set this aim right back!) so we can model to other businesses how to put people over profit and have a low risk of slavery in...
by Sally Irwin | May 16, 2021 | Blog, Sex Slavery
This is a difficult post to share, but children’s access to sex violence via porn is a topic that needs to be addressed. Easy access to Porn for School Children Australia suffers from a very real pornography problem. And it is impacting the rate of sexual...
