Posts Tagged ‘supply chain’
Goods Produced by Child Labour
Did you know your consumer habits may be fueling child labour? It is important that we are informed about this issue so that we can take positive steps to work against child labour. The United States Department of Labour’s Bureau of International Labour Affairs (ILAB) has conducted research to shine a light on labour abuses…
Read MoreA Voice for Workers’ Rights
For a number of years ACRATH has supported Any Hall’s campaign for justice in the case brought against him by Thai pineapple company Natural Fruit. The charges relate to an interview Hall gave to Al-Jazeera English in Myanmar in 2013 in the wake of the publication of the Finnwatch report about working conditions at Natural…
Read MoreStop Trafficking!
As consumers we are all complicit in labor trafficking. The latest issue of Stop Trafficking! focuses on how we can use our buying power to help end labor trafficking. Articles i this issue include: Human Trafficking in supply Chains Child Labour What You Can Do About Sweatshops Choosing Fair Trade to End Human Trafficking Forced…
Read MoreEradicating Modern Slavery
The Western Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO) recently released a video encouraging people to be more alert to slavery in supply chains as a means of eradicating modern slavery. ACRATH members in Western Australia took part in this project. At the conclusion of the video Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, Archbishop of Perth says: “I…
Read More16 Days of Activism
Today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks the beginning of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence which ends on 10th December – Human Rights Day. Human trafficking, a $150 billion global industry, is one of the greatest examples of violence against women and girls. Millions of…
Read More16 Days Campaign
Join ACRATH and the international community for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The United Nations 16 days of activism begins on Wednesday, 25th November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends of 10th December – Human Rights Day. Over the 16 Days of Activism we will be sharing stories, focusing on…
Read MoreAugust Actions Against Modern Slavery
Did you know that Australia has a Modern Slavery Act. The Act was passed by the Australia Parliament in November 2018. Under the Act companies with an annual revenue of more than $100 million must prepare annual statements for the Department of Home Affairs, setting out their actions to assess and address modern slavery risks…
Read MoreACRATH 2020 Fundraising Appeal
Many of you, your congregations, dioceses, parishes or communities, already donate to ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) and may have already done so in recent months. Others have supported trafficked people through prayer, advocacy, companionship, purchasing slavery-free products and letter writing. Thank you! It takes an almighty community effort to build the…
Read MoreCovid Fashion Commitments
Many sectors of our society have been affected by the Coronavirus and the fashion industry is no exception. Many garment workers are slipping into poverty as companies lay off their workers due to cancelled orders. Those still able to work are at risk of infection as they work in factories that over-crowded with poor ventilation…
Read MoreModern Slavery Advisory Group
Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Jason Wood MP, has announced the appointment of ten experts with extensive experience in combating modern slavery and supply chain management to a Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group. In announcing the members of the group Assistant Minister Wood said, “This new body will provide…
Read MoreSlavery in Global Supply Chains
The 8.7 Alliance is a global partnership committed to achieving target 8.7 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Members of the Alliance have released new estimates of child labour, forced labour and human trafficking in global supply chains. The report, Ending child labour, forced labour and human trafficking in global supply chains, indicates that a significant share of child labour…
Read MoreACRATH National Committee Meets in Melbourne
ACRATH National Committee members met in Melbourne 20-21 November. The National Committee is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the ACRATH strategic plan and annual budget. At each meeting Regional Coordinators present a report on regional activities since the last meeting and outline plans for the coming months. ACRATH’s limited financial resources means that a…
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