Fashion Industry

Miss Universe speaks on how she’s using her platform to help survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence: ‘It is so important to invest in others’
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Miss Universe speaks on how she’s using her platform to help survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence: ‘It is so important to invest in others’

This year’s Miss Universe is a strong advocate for the environment. R’Bonney Gabriel is a model, sewing instructor, and environmentally friendly fashion designer, according to CNN. Gabriel, who recently won the Miss Universe pageant, first made headlines last year when she became the first Filipino American Miss USA. She’s also a force for change in…

Freedom Fashion show for a cause | Local News | gainesvilleregister.com
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Freedom Fashion show for a cause | Local News | gainesvilleregister.com

The Power Project is hosting a fashion show to raise support for victims of human trafficking. “January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month,” said Brandi Voth, the owner of The Power Project. “We wanted to host a fashion show that highlights brands that are fighting human trafficking and are made by survivors of human trafficking.” Freedom…

Skill development training imparted to empower girls in Srinagar – News
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Skill development training imparted to empower girls in Srinagar – News

An NGO called Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre Society has started this initiative in Srinagar and other places to empower women. A skill development centre for cutting and tailoring has been set up by this NGO in Shalateng area of Srinagar to give free training to women and girls. The training will be imparted free of…

International Justice Mission hosts pop-up thrift shop to help end modern-day slavery
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International Justice Mission hosts pop-up thrift shop to help end modern-day slavery

By AnnaGrace Hale | Sports Writer Fountain Mall will transform into a temporary thrift store from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday as Baylor’s chapter of International Justice Mission (IJM) hosts Threads — its annual pop-up shop. Every dollar raised goes directly toward ending modern-day slavery. “It’s just such a cool way not only…

Hope for Justice Marks 12th Annual Anti-Slavery Day
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Hope for Justice Marks 12th Annual Anti-Slavery Day

Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to protect the human rights of victims and survivors. They are active in the United Kingdom, United States, Cambodia, Norway, Australia, Ethiopia and Uganda. Their multi-disciplinary model is based on four pillars: preventing exploitation; rescuing victims; restoring lives;…

Modern slavery is unseen because it's convenient | The Future of Work Podcast – ILO Voices
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Modern slavery is unseen because it's convenient | The Future of Work Podcast – ILO Voices

The number of people in modern slavery has risen significantly in the last five years. 10 million more people were in modern slavery in 2021 compared to 2016 global estimates. Women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable. Modern slavery also occurs in almost every country in the world, and cuts across ethnic, cultural and religious lines….

Spotlight on forced labor fashion as Fashion Weeks underway
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Spotlight on forced labor fashion as Fashion Weeks underway

Fashion Weeks are hitting the runway around the world, but what lies beneath the veneer of glamor? Rampant exploitation of garment workers The fashion industry relies on the exploited labor of workers around the world who make billions of garments every year, the majority of which end up in landfill, for little or no pay…

Key Recommendations for Fashion Brands
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Key Recommendations for Fashion Brands

The fashion industry has made strides in working to protect and respect human rights over the years. However, risks and issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation remain and are constantly evolving, so our approaches must evolve and change too.  Rachel Hartley from Slave-Free Alliance explains below what fashion brands should focus on and prioritise…

Interview: Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Hope for Justice CEO, Tim Nelson
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Interview: Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Hope for Justice CEO, Tim Nelson

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. Hope for Justice CEO, Tim Nelson, has shared key messages with global influencer and celebrity Kourtney Kardashian Barker as part of a new…

The 7 most shocking Victoria's Secret revelations from Hulu's "Angels and Demons" docuseries
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The 7 most shocking Victoria's Secret revelations from Hulu's "Angels and Demons" docuseries

IVictoria’s Secret Angels (from L) New Zealander model Stella Maxwell, Danish model Josephine Skriver, US model Jasmine Tookes, US model Lily Aldridge, Brazilian model Adriana Lima, Swedish model Elsa Hosk, Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio, US model Taylor Hill and US model Martha Hunt present creations during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Grand…