Joanna Ewart-James

tweets on human rights, especially ‘modern slavery’ & global justice: @freedomunitedhq, @labourlabel, @chri_int & @globaljusticeuk …seeking social change

[Labour Behind The Label @labourlabel.bsky.social @labourlabel]

Today we remember the brutal murder of trade union activist Shahidul Islam. Shahidul Islam was murdered two years ago today outside the Prince Jacquard Sweater factory in Bangladesh, fighting for fair pay.

[Bukeni Waruzi @bukeniwaruzi]

Thank you @joannaejames for your leadership on the global forum agenda. I look forward to welcoming you in #PuntaCana.

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

This news exposing IJM “anti-trafficking” programming in Ghana is deeply depressing. And very well-funded.

[Freedom United @freedomunitedHQ]

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Violent anti-trafficking raids cause serious trauma to those who should receive support.

The tactics uncovered in this investigation are shocking.

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

This attempt to pass on responsibility towards refugees and victims of trafficking is morally, politically and even economically wrong.
#safemigration
#OpenBorders

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

It is this country – and your government – who should decide who comes here, not criminal gangs.

My statement on today’s ruling 👇

[The Voice of Domestic Workers @thevoiceofdws]

Why UK is not signing the ILO C189? It’s about time! @joanaEwart-James @freedomunitedHQ let the IK all come together sign now, Ratify ILO C189 celebrating #internationaldomesticworkersday

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

I'm joining a picnic for #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay outside Parliament to ask the UK to ratify the ILO Domestic Worker Convention 189

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

🤬🤬🤬https://t.co/cVXckPHDGo
✍️petition📣: https://t.co/qh0n3p8tzj

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

Significant update to #OECDGuidelines announced today. Now includes climate action, supply chain due diligence, & remedy for human rights defenders.

Voluntary mechanisms are trailing behind momentum for legislation on #mhredd

https://t.co/WAPEh2hbew

[Kalayaan🧡 @Kalayaan]

🧵Today is 12 months since @UN Special Rapporteurs @TomObokata @smullallylaw & @UNSR_Migration wrote to the UK Government with their concerns about migrant domestic #workers & the #risks they face because of the 🇬🇧 legislative framework. Here's some of the letter's highlights:

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

At the launch of the 2023 #GlobalSlaveryIndex - great to see this piece on the racial roots of modern slavery - let’s remember that addressing discrimination is crucial to building resilience https://t.co/RVn5Sj62Uz

[Freedom United @freedomunitedHQ]

Our Director @joannaejames travelled to West Africa with @FuzzKitto from @BeSlaveryFree to listen to cocoa farmers discuss their challenges and their demands for better conditions.

Here’s what they said: https://t.co/YmzDtnxtFl

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

I'll be sharing my thoughts this afternoon here:

[ILO action to End Forced Labour @ILO_EndSlavery]

What really works and what does not to reduce vulnerability to #ForcedLabour ?

Get first hand experience from @ilo Work in Freedom Programme @Vanhuynegem

@MikeDottridge @TomObokata @joannaejames

Join online !

[Reprieve @Reprieve]

BREAKING: Hussein Abo al-Kheir was executed in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Hussein, a Jordanian father of eight, wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye to his family.

Our thoughts are with his family who tirelessly fought for his freedom. Their pain is unfathomable.

[Jewher.Ilham @JewherIlham]

While I appreciate the effort of people who have been advocating for the Uyghurs, I think it is important for you to learn how to say the word correctly first. Plus, it doesn’t hurt for your to learn the correct pronunciation, right?

So repeat after me and say “ UY-GHUR”.

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

Take a look at the themes for proposals for side events at the Global Forum against #modernslavery and see if it sets off an idea you could share with delegates from all over the world:

https://t.co/LUZoeUfQvK

[Arslan Hidayat.ئارسلان ھىدايەت @arslan_hidayat]

#UyghurForcedLabor scene @ #UyghurFashionShow @Uyghur_American

[Freedom United @freedomunitedHQ]

We're proud of @PayzeeMalika, our Campaigner of the Year, for making this important law happen to better protect 16 and 17-year-olds in England and Wales from #ForcedMarriage

Today, this law comes into force 💥

[Fiona Gooch @FionaGooch]

Sexual harassment on #Tea estates known >10years @EthicalTea members should publish their supplier lists regularly & enable complaints to be lodged with brands profiting from poor/criminal management. @freedomunitedHQ @BBCPanorama @mariainesgonc @TheGrocer https://t.co/zDsEvs0UwP

[Joanna Ewart-James @joannaejames]

Join us & brilliant guests at 12pm EST Wednesday 1st February - the start of Black History Month and US National #FreedomDay - exactly 158 years after President Lincoln signed a resolution that become the 13th Amendment https://t.co/ocayNw20pf…

[Freedom United @freedomunitedHQ]

Happening in 2 days! 📅

Did the 13th Amendment really abolish #slavery? Join us and @LSPC_ @verainstitute @MaxParthas @endtheexception as we discuss this issue on #FreedomDay Wednesday Feb 1 @ 12pm EST

Register here 👇 https://t.co/98npqWOM0y