Iowa Workforce Development's decision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work hazardous jobs, despite federal restrictions, is sparking outrage and fears of a return to dangerous child labor practices. By prioritizing a tight labor market over youth safety, the state risks exposing vulnerable teenagers to life-threatening conditions, drawing sharp criticism from experts who warn, "This is how kids die on the job." Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPAHPcNz
Freedom United
Civic and Social Organizations
Raleigh, North Carolina 1,420 followers
Welcome to the world’s largest anti-slavery community. Join millions acting as one voice against modern slavery.
About us
Freedom United is the world’s largest anti-slavery community. With the latest digital advocacy tools, we mobilise a united global community to create power for change by making the public stakeholders in ending all forms of modern slavery. We equip millions of supporters with awareness, education & ways to take action that drives real change.
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http://www.freedomunited.org
External link for Freedom United
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- advocacy, awareness, education, activism, and anti-slavery
Locations
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Primary
4501 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 110
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604, US
Employees at Freedom United
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Pam Dunsky
Chief Operating Officer @ ClearStar
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Rhoan Morgan
Co-Founder and CEO, DemandLab | Helping senior executives improve marketing performance to deliver measurable business results.
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Nicole Alexander, CPA
Finance Executive | Digital Transformation & ERP Implementation | Growth Stage Organizations
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Joe Schmidt
Striving to Make a Difference
Updates
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The U.S. government has expanded its crackdown on forced labor by banning imports from five additional Chinese companies linked to Uyghur forced labors. This move adds to a growing list of over 70 entities, yet experts warn that the pervasive use of forced labor in global supply chains, particularly in products like cotton and solar panels, demands a more comprehensive strategy beyond import bans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/duDGwySi
U.S. blocks 5 more companies over Uyghur forced labor
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The U.K. Home Office is forcing a modern slavery survivor and her young daughter to move as they await asylum claim decisions to an undisclosed hotel that houses asylum seekers as anti-immigration riots continue to rage and target them. https://lnkd.in/dt5faZMY
Slavery survivor forced to move as anti-immigration rioters torch safehouse
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A New York Times investigation reveals the dark secrets behind popular brands like Ben & Jerry's, exposing the widespread use of modern slavery in sugar production. Despite industry certifications, abusive labor practices including child labor, debt bondage, and coerced hysterectomies continue to plague the supply chains of global giants like Unilever and Coca-Cola. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebsWgAdZ
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Indigenous communities continue to lead the fight against environmental destruction, often at great personal risk. Our report from a few years ago highlights how these brave efforts intersect with increased vulnerabilities to human trafficking. On World Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite you to revisit and share this important work to understand the unique challenges they face. Read the report here: https://ow.ly/5XzF50SUicP #IndigenousPeoplesDay #EndModernSlavery #ClimateJustice
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Thousands of potential trafficking victims known to the U.K.'s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) have lost contact with the organization. Data shows these victims may have fallen back into the hands of traffickers. Experts warn this highlights an inadequate support system that leaves victims vulnerable to re-trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking #EndModernSlavery #FreedomUnited Read more here: https://ow.ly/M40V50STpRB
U.K.’s inadequate system may be returning victims to traffickers
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📣 Catch up on our critical discussion: watch the recording now! The 2024 Olympic Games are coming to a close, but behind the scenes, disturbing "social cleansing" efforts target the most vulnerable in Paris. Immigrants, asylum seekers, homeless individuals, and sex workers are facing increased exploitation and danger. Uncover the real impact of these policies and advocate for human rights and protection for all. Click here to view webinar: https://lnkd.in/drW6it6Z
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A positive first step towards protecting migrant workers against forced labor: Australia unveils a pilot "workplace justice visa" program. The visa allows migrant workers to remain in the country while addressing labor disputes therefore empowering migrants to confront abusive employers without risking their immigration status. Read more on this here: https://lnkd.in/dRfN7Hss
Australia takes new step to combat migrant worker exploitation
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European policies focusing on migrant return agreements with African states are unintentionally facilitating trafficking by pushing migrants into illegal and dangerous channels. Read more here: https://ow.ly/whrS50SREJy
How unsafe migration in Africa creates lucrative business for traffickers
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Join us for a new webinar "Trafficking and the Olympics: The true cost of the games," where we’ll dive into the often-overlooked issues surrounding the #2024ParisOlympics. As the world focuses on the games, a concerning "social cleansing" targets immigrants, asylum seekers, homeless individuals, and sex workers in Paris. We invite you to be part of an open conversation about these crucial topics. Our discussion will include insights from P.G. Macioti, an international activist with Médecins du Monde who specializes in research and advocacy to end violence against sex workers. Her extensive work across multiple countries provides a deep understanding of the intersections of sex work, migration, and trafficking. We’ll also hear from Roxane Riahi, Deputy Director of Comité Contre l'Esclavage Moderne (CCEM) who leads efforts against human trafficking for labor exploitation. Roxane has managed significant EU-supported projects and continues to advance initiatives to protect vulnerable populations. Let’s come together on Wednesday, August 7th, at 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. UTC) to share insights, ideas, and solutions. Register for free on Zoom and join us in making a difference: https://ow.ly/YYsS50SRGlb 🎥 #Olympics2024
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