It’s that special time again when we dive deep into the world of chocolate, especially with Easter right around the corner. This isn’t [...]
Category: Slavery-Free Goods
5 alternative holiday traditions: All the joy, none of the forced labor
‘Tis the season – to buy, buy, buy. Whether it’s gifts, decorations, or outfits for holiday events, there seems to be an [...]
Does it do what it says on the tin?
This is the republication of the foreword to the report published by Human Rights at Sea entitled “Does it Do what it says on the [...]
Eight myths keeping cocoa farmers in poverty
Recent years have seen important developments on the topic of living income for cocoa farmers, and yet, poverty is still a daily [...]
Anti-slavery and a human rights-centered just transition
The climate crisis is here, and people are feeling the consequences now: water shortages across Europe; wildfires in Spain, Portugal, [...]
Climate and cocoa: why an anti-modern slavery movement is talking about the environment
At the time of writing, almost 180,000 people within the Freedom United community are calling for change from major chocolate [...]
The Chocolate Scorecard: Putting more ethical chocolate on the menu
Whether we’re celebrating or commiserating, chocolate is a sweet and familiar companion for many of us. But when we take the time to [...]
Not another gift guide: What products to avoid this Christmas
At this time of year, many of our supporters find themselves in a tight spot trying to celebrate the season whilst not contributing to [...]
EU Parliament backs corporate accountability, but law can be strengthened
On March 10, 2021, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new EU law — 504 in favor, 79 against, and 112 [...]
“What is happening in my homeland is cultural genocide”
Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut shares how the Chinese government’s repressive system of forced labor in the Uyghur Region has [...]