Human migration is natural!
By “Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United” Humans have been on the move for millennia. Whether seeking a better life, new opportunities, escaping conflict, persecution, or climate disasters, we honor the courage, resilience, and contributions of the millions of migrants around the globe. …
2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinal matchups confirmed
Miami, FL (Tuesday, July 4, 2023) – Concacaf has confirmed the matchups for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals, to be played in the Dallas metropolitan area (AT&T Stadium) and Cincinnati, OH (TQL Stadium) on July 8 and 9, respectively. Following…
Jailed in Qatar for requesting wages
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom Unite May 28, 2023 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Debt bondageMigrant workers jailed in Qatar over demands for owed wagesThree former security guards have been jailed in Qatar for four months following their repeated requests for…
Different American sports to watch
Today, with the availability of online streaming, people around the globe can follow sports outside of their country with incredible ease. In this text we’re going to show you three examples of fun American sports to watch and tune into. …
Shein clothes linked to Uyghur Region
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United November 27, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborLab results find Shein clothes likely made with Uyghur cottonClothing from fast fashion brand, Shein, was recently sent for a laboratory test with the results indicating that…
Concacaf celebrates football and the flavors of the region at Concacafe, a pop-up culinary destination for fans in Doha, Qatar
WHAT: Concacaf is headed to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to support the efforts of our teams Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and United States, and is taking the opportunity to showcase the flavors of our wonderful region to fans…
Climate justice without modern slavery now!
From “Miriam Karmali, Freedom United” November 6, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyStates at COP27 must push climate action without modern slaveryStates are gathering in Egypt today for the COP27 UN climate summit where the…
Foreign court hears Uyghur activists in world first
Miriam Karmali, Freedom United October 30, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Anti-slavery activists Foreign court hears legal case from Uyghurs for the first time everIn what is believed to be the first time ever, a foreign court has…
Qatar punishes migrant workers
“Miriam Karmali, Freedom United” August 28, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Anti-slavery activistsQatar arrests and deports unpaid migrant workersAt least 60 migrant workers in Qatar have been arrested after demanding months of unpaid salaries from Al Bandary…
World Cup presents opportunity for Qatar to protect workers
By Miriam Karmali, Law & policyWill Qatar protect its migrant workers before the World Cup?Ahead of the World Cup, pressure has been building on Qatar to address human rights abuses reported by low-paid migrant workers in the country. Though Qatar…
