by Sally Irwin | Aug 8, 2020 | Blog, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.7 is to: SDG 8.7 – “Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 8, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour
An Historical Achievement to End Child Labour It is great to hear some good news on ending child labour. As 2021 is the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, the ILO plans to raise awareness of the issue to accelerate progress. And last week, all 187...
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 | Jul 3, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour
Children are Innocent Victims of Covid-19. A recent paper put together by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) point to the long term impact COVID-19 will have on child labour. It also makes nine recommendations for...
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....
by Sally Irwin | Jun 6, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates
Known statistics of Child Labour in India is over 10million children. But the coronavirus has brought to light that child labour and child trafficking is rampant in India. More than the local charities and campaigners had realised. This article by the Thomson Reuters...