How “fair trade” labels help corporations hide exploitation
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United January 21, 2024 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborHow “fair trade” labels help corporations hide exploitation in MexicoIn the idyllic aisles of U.S. supermarkets, labels like “responsibly grown, ” “farmworker-assured,” and “fair-trade…
Cayman: Island Naturals Gives Back To Children In Need Through NCVO Donation
Island Naturals Owner and Founder Lindsay Allen presents donation to NCVO Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator Jodie Miller flanked by some of the top Holiday Giveback Fundraisers. Island Naturals has kicked off 2024 with a $12,500 donation to Cayman’s longest-running children’s…
Ready, set, go – join our 2024 challenges!
From Kiki Lindenau, Freedom United As we embark on another year in our collective fight against modern slavery, we’re sharing actions that help make the world more just for all.We challenge you to check off as many actions as possible. Together, we…
This state could end child marriage
January 14, 2024News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced marriageWashington takes a stance against child marriageLawmakers in the U.S. state of Washington have unanimously passed House Bill 1455, a proposal to ban child marriage on the first day…
Cayman: Advisory: US FDA Recalls Infant Formula
Grand Cayman, Thursday, 11 January 2024– The Ministry of Health & Wellness would like to notify the public of a recent infant formula recall issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, 10 January 2024. The…
World Bank supports investment in youth skills and innovation in OECS countries
Washington, D.C., January 11, 2024, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new project to promote transversal and advanced technical skills among youth, strengthen regional cooperation in post-secondary education, and foster collaborative innovation within Organization of Eastern Caribbean…
Connecting for Health
Connecting for Health Monthly Newsletter | No. 28 | January 2024 PAHO in 2024 In 2024, countries of the Americas will participate in the most strategic forum for global health, the World Health Assembly, which will convene in May to…
The Olympic Games can inspire a new generation
International Olympic Committee 27 December 2023 – We must make sport available to all children, regardless of their personal situations and backgrounds, and the Olympic Games are the perfect way to inspire them, says two-time Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal. The Olympic…
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Cayman: MoE grants one-time payment towards Early Childhood Care
Premier and Minister for Education Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly The Ministry of Education (MoE) is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $1,200.00 to children receiving funding through the Early Childhood Assistance Programme (ECAP). This initiative aims to directly alleviate financial…
London chess prodigy, 8, wins title at European championships
SIMON WALKER/NO 10 DOWNING STREET Bodhana Sivanandan began playing the game aged five during the pandemic By Samantha Jagger From BBC An eight-year-old girl has been crowned best female player at the European blitz chess championships. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow,…
