Our responsibility: ending forced child labor
From”Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United As we observe this World Day Against Child Labor, we must confront a harsh reality: child labor violations continue to soar into 2024, and legislative efforts to weaken protections are spreading across the United States. Efforts to roll back…
From Lausanne to Canberra, a new wave of Olympic sports rides into the National Museum of Australia
31 May 2024 – The youth-focused sports and disciplines of 3×3 basketball, BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing feature in a new exhibition co-produced by the Olympic Museum and the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough…
Saudi 2034 world cup in jeopardy
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United June 9th, 2024News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborWorkers’ complaint filed against Saudia Arabia amid FIFA World Cup bidA coalition of trade unions has accused Saudi Arabia of severe human rights abuses…
Cayman Public Health Department Confirms Six Cases of Chickenpox
The Public Health Department confirms that six cases of chickenpox have been reported within the school system. These cases involve five students and one teacher. In response to these cases, the Public Health Department is working closely with the schools…
Cayman: Dart’s Growing Communities presents Summer in Dart
Children and families gathered at the Dart Park amphitheatre for Carols in the Park in December 2023. Free, family-friendly events throughout July and August Families across Grand Cayman are invited to enjoy free, family-friendly activities taking place every Thursday and…
America SCORES Launches Miami SCORES Powered by Concacaf
Miami, FL, (Wednesday, June 5, 2024) – America SCORES is thrilled to announce the expansion of its operations into Miami with the launch of Miami SCORES Powered by Concacaf, the 13th and newest affiliate member of the international nonprofit. America SCORES is…
Final call for entries: Zayed Sustainability Prize invites innovators to submit their solutions before 23 June
June 3, 2024 – The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, is making a final call for entries for its 2025 cycle. With less than one month left until the submission deadline of 23 June, the Prize…
Cayman: 2024 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition
2024 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition Weekly Review St. Ignatius and East End secure primary school cricket titles East End Primary (yellow) won the Inter-Primary boys cricket title Friday, May 31 at the Smith Road Oval will be a day to remember…
Volkswagen won’t hit the brakes on forced labor
June 2nd, 2024 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborFreedom United and partners hold Volkswagen’s feet to the fireVolkswagen held its annual general meeting and advocates, including the Freedom United community, had one required item for their…
Children NOT commodities!
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United “Orphanage Industrial Complex” ─ This disturbing trend whereby tourism and donations, intended as “orphan rescue”, commodify children and spur the “production” of “orphans”, resulting in child exploitation and trafficking.[1] ─ Kristen Cheney, expert in humanitarian intervention…
