New year, new challenge!
From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United We hope you’re feeling refreshed and energized to take on 2023!As we welcome the new year, we’re ready to keep pushing for systemic change to end modern slavery in all forms with our collective community power. There are plenty of…
Freedom United wants your help make an impact next year (2023)
As 2022 comes to an end, we are reflecting on how much we’ve achieved together and what lies ahead in 2023. Thank you for your support! We’re also very grateful for our community pulling together to help us close our budget gap. But we want…
WATCH: Qatar, boycotts & orphanage trafficking
By Miriam Karmali, From Freedom United Are you looking for something to watch in the holiday lull? We’ve got you covered! From forced labor allegations that marred the Qatar World Cup, to the role of boycotts and bans in holding companies accountable for forced…
Just 3 actions to help protect children today
From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery indicate that 3.3 million children are in situations of forced labor on any given day. This past Sunday was World Children’s Day. In recognition of the day, can you take a…
UPDATE: France backs compensation for migrant workers
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United Good news! Last week the French Football Federation (FFF) announced its support for a compensation fund for migrant workers in Qatar who have suffered abuses in bringing us the World Cup – including forced labor. Let’s get…
Exclusive interview with designer & activist Louise Xin
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United October 2, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Speek FreeDesigner Louise Xin’s mission to fight forced labor with fashionLouise Xin is a Chinese-Swedish couture designer. She made her fashion debut last year with…
ALL ieyenews Readers, post a comment against orphanage trafficking!
From “Miriam Karmali, Freedom United” Dear ieyenews Readers Your activism is needed! Over 100,000 in the Freedom United community have asked Love Volunteers to STOP offering volunteers placements in orphanages to help end orphanage trafficking. But they keep ignoring us. Let’s get…
WE DID IT! California repeals harmful loitering law
By Miriam Karmali, Freedom United We did it! California’s Governor Newsom signed the Safer Streets for All Act into law, meaning trafficking victims and sex workers in California will no longer face arrest and criminalization just for walking on the street, or for…
Files leak: new evidence of organ trafficking
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United It’s shocking. Right now, victims are having their organs forcibly removed to be sold in illicit markets to unsuspecting buyers desperate for a transplant. Organ transplants can save lives but organs should be donated ethically and with complete transparency…
Tears of joy roll down my face – UK bans child marriages
“Payzee Mahmod, Freedom United” I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that the bill to ban child marriage in England and Wales has passed through parliament and received royal assent, making it law. Thank you to each and every single one of you who signed…
