It’s the time of year again when emotive and resolute messages about stamping out the evil of child labor begin to pop up suddenly on [...]
Tag: Speak Free
Joint Letter to President Biden Re: Thailand’s Abusive Draft Law on Not-For-Profit Organizations
May 12, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House Washington, DC Re: Thailand’s abusive draft law on not-for-profit [...]
Climate and cocoa: why an anti-modern slavery movement is talking about the environment
At the time of writing, almost 180,000 people within the Freedom United community are calling for change from major chocolate [...]
FAQ: The UK Business, Human Rights, and Environment Act
Ready for ethical supply chains free from modern slavery, human rights abuses, and environmental harm? So are we. Freedom United and [...]
The Chocolate Scorecard: Putting more ethical chocolate on the menu
Whether we’re celebrating or commiserating, chocolate is a sweet and familiar companion for many of us. But when we take the time to [...]
To my old master: A former slave writes to his old owner and tells him to get stuffed
This letter is reshared from Letters of Note: In 1864, after 32 long years in the service of his master, Jourdon Anderson and his wife, [...]
Historic end to state-imposed forced labor in Uzbekistan cotton
Today we are celebrating news that proves making a noise, signing petitions, and posting on social media does lead to change. The [...]
What will it take to outlaw slavery in the U.S.?
“I spent 25 years in slavery. It was traumatizing, it was painful, physically and mentally. I felt sub-human, demeaned, socially [...]
Palihapitiya and the IOC: Not caring and neutrality in the face of injustice
The Beijing Winter Olympics is one week away but instead of a buildup of celebratory anticipation, those who are not on the protest [...]
Not another gift guide: What products to avoid this Christmas
At this time of year, many of our supporters find themselves in a tight spot trying to celebrate the season whilst not contributing to [...]
Freedom United responds to Australia’s Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination
Freedom United is concerned about Australia’s Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations). Below is our submission to [...]
Sign on: Survivors voices inclusivity letter
With permission from the survivor-led, grassroots organizers of this open letter, Freedom United is sharing the text of the letter [...]