Tag Archive for: modern slavery
IJM Welcomes Proposed Changes to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act
By: Isabelle Colla
Australia’s Modern Slavery Act will be strengthened with a new criminal offence and civil penalties.
“It’s Happening Everywhere” – Film Set to Shine a Light on Human Trafficking
By: Clare Bruce
For Miguel Nieto Montenegro, making his new film Unseen in 2025 will be a labour of love.
A21 Global Summit – Find Out How You Can Be Part of the Solution to End Human Trafficking
By: Laura Bennett
Over the duration of this pandemic, the reality of human trafficking and the online exploitation of young girls and women, in particular, has been an increased area of concern. Read more
Australians are Live-Streaming Child Sex Abuse. Joy Was One of Those Children. Now, She’s Speaking Out.
By: Clare Bruce
Live-streaming technology has brought us many good things: connection with loved ones, remote work and education, and real-time entertainment. Read more
Justice Campaigners Celebrate as New Law Brings Real Change to Modern Slavery
By: Clare Bruce
While Aussies were busy late night shopping on Thursday, November 29, justice campaigners around the nation, and politicians in Canberra were busy celebrating the passing of a historic law: the Modern Slavery Bill. Read more
Ending Slavery: It Starts With Me
By: Adrian Rowse
There are more slaves on earth today than at any other time in history. Read more
Modern Slavery’s Alive in Australia—But a Government Crackdown is On the Way
By: Clare Bruce
You’d be shocked to learn how much modern-day slavery is going on in Australia. Read more