After a year of reflection and consultation, I am writing to share the Freedom Fund’s roadmap through 2030. Our new strategic plan will enable us to direct our resources where we believe they are needed most in these challenging times: providing our partners with greater funding, flexibility and autonomy and supporting the growth of powerful […]
Nearly 50 million people face conditions of modern slavery today. This is not the consequence of a handful of bad actors. Rather, it’s due to deeply entrenched social, economic and political systems. If we are to see an end to this exploitation, we need to shift from traditional approaches that simply focus on punishing offenders […]
Managing Uncertainty: Factors shaping Ethiopian women’s migration decision making
Despite ongoing reports of human rights violations and poor working conditions, many Ethiopian women continue to migrate to countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. In Ethiopia, migration is often seen as a short-term strategy for economic survival and personal advancement. A recent study, part of a larger investigation into the vulnerability […]
Indonesia’s seafood sector: A strategic approach to labour rights and workers organising
Indonesia is the world’s third-largest seafood producer, contributing 13 million tonnes of seafood in 2022 and providing livelihoods for 5.3 million fishers, aquafarmers and processing workers (FAO, 2024). Despite its importance to the global and national economy, the sector is fraught with labour rights challenges. Fishers endure gruelling work hours in isolated conditions, making it […]
