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What are US advocates doing to stop slavery worldwide? | Humanity United partner zone | Guardian Professional
SOURCE: THE Guardian
The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (Atest), a project of Humanity United, is a coalition of 12 human rights organisations working to end modern-day slavery and human trafficking in the United States and around the world
The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (Atest), a project of Humanity United, is a coalition of 12 human rights organisations working to end modern-day slavery and human trafficking in the United States and around the world
Atest is calling for companies that do business in the US to disclose the
steps they are taking to eliminate modern-day slavery within their supply
\ chains. Photograph: Alamy
READ THE FIVE THINGS ATEST CONSIDERS THE US GOVERNMENT MUST DO NOW TO STOP SLAVERY:
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Modern-day slavery to be placed under spotlight through new Guardian / Humanity United multimedia collaboration
http://www.guardian.co.uk/gnm-press-office/new-guardian-humanity-united-multimedia-collaboration-2013
Source: guardian.co.uk
GNM press office
guardian.co.uk,Wednesday 3 April 2013
Source: guardian.co.uk
GNM press office
guardian.co.uk,Wednesday 3 April 2013
The Guardian and Humanity United, a US-based foundation dedicated to building peace and advancing human freedom, have today launched a collaboration to draw attention to modern-day slavery.
Through the collaboration, which will initially last for a year, the Guardian will investigate and highlight the impact of modern-day slavery with new sections on both of its global development platforms - the Guardian global development site and the Guardian global development professional network.
The new sections will focus on key debates, ranging from the face of modern-day slavery, to the role of markets in sustaining the practice, to the failure of states and justice systems in both the developing and developed worlds to tackle the issue effectively.
Through a blend of comment, analysis and online discussions, the Guardian will also be highlighting the thousands of organisations worldwide that are engaged in the fight to stop modern-day slavery, and the work they do and try to discover what needs to be done to make that fight more successful.
As part of the initiative, Humanity United and the Guardian will also be running a series of events to bring together key players from across industry, the media, philanthropy, technology, government and the NGO community to explore effective ways of bringing this slavery to an end.
Jo Confino, executive editor of the Guardian, said: "The Guardian is committed to promoting social justice around the world, and using its journalism and platforms to expose and oppose oppression wherever it exists. There can be few more striking examples of oppression than the blight of modern-day slavery.
"By working together, our intention is to create a global forum that investigates both the root causes and potential solutions to modern slavery, elevates global public dialogue, builds alliances on the front lines, and spurs the public, policy-makers and corporate leaders into action."
"Slavery is one of the worst forms of human cruelty and while it is becoming a bigger and bigger business every day, for many of us, it is hidden in plain sight," said Randy Newcomb, president and CEO of Humanity United. "The Guardian's smart and well-informed approach to exploring the root causes of this crime and elevating the dialogue on this pressing human rights issue promises to be a tremendous resource for the global community, from activists on the front lines to the public at large."
Notes to editors:
About Humanity United
Humanity United is a US-based foundation dedicated to building peace and advancing human freedom. At home and in the corners of the globe where these ideals are challenged most, we lead and support efforts to lift up the voices and will of people, ensure good governance and the rule of law, engage markets and business as a force for change, and encourage the exploration of promising ideas and innovations to end conflict and slavery – all with the belief that everyone has the right to a life that is peaceful and free. Learn more at HumanityUnited.org. Humanity United is part of The Omidyar Group: www.omidyargroup.com.
About the Guardian's global development site
The Guardian's award-winning global development site was launched in 2010 to provide special focus on the Millennium Development Goals — the eight targets set in 2000 by the United Nations Millennium Declaration with the aim of improving the lives of the world's poorest people by 2015.
About Guardian Professional Networks
Guardian Professional Networks are community-focused sites that bring together advice, resources, debate and insight from a wide range of professional communities, enabling individuals and businesses to gain fresh thinking, connect with colleagues in their industry and share best practice.
The first network was launched by Guardian Professional in 2010 and since then 16 networks have been established. Guardian Professional is a commercial division of Guardian News & Media, and to date its networks have nearly 200,000 members.
For further information please contact:
Hayley Dunlop, Guardian News & Media press office, 020 3353 3818 /
hayley.dunlop@guardian.co.uk
Martin Pearce, on behalf of Humanity United, +1.425.260.4101
martin.pearce@porternovelli.com
Through the collaboration, which will initially last for a year, the Guardian will investigate and highlight the impact of modern-day slavery with new sections on both of its global development platforms - the Guardian global development site and the Guardian global development professional network.
The new sections will focus on key debates, ranging from the face of modern-day slavery, to the role of markets in sustaining the practice, to the failure of states and justice systems in both the developing and developed worlds to tackle the issue effectively.
Through a blend of comment, analysis and online discussions, the Guardian will also be highlighting the thousands of organisations worldwide that are engaged in the fight to stop modern-day slavery, and the work they do and try to discover what needs to be done to make that fight more successful.
As part of the initiative, Humanity United and the Guardian will also be running a series of events to bring together key players from across industry, the media, philanthropy, technology, government and the NGO community to explore effective ways of bringing this slavery to an end.
Jo Confino, executive editor of the Guardian, said: "The Guardian is committed to promoting social justice around the world, and using its journalism and platforms to expose and oppose oppression wherever it exists. There can be few more striking examples of oppression than the blight of modern-day slavery.
"By working together, our intention is to create a global forum that investigates both the root causes and potential solutions to modern slavery, elevates global public dialogue, builds alliances on the front lines, and spurs the public, policy-makers and corporate leaders into action."
"Slavery is one of the worst forms of human cruelty and while it is becoming a bigger and bigger business every day, for many of us, it is hidden in plain sight," said Randy Newcomb, president and CEO of Humanity United. "The Guardian's smart and well-informed approach to exploring the root causes of this crime and elevating the dialogue on this pressing human rights issue promises to be a tremendous resource for the global community, from activists on the front lines to the public at large."
Notes to editors:
About Humanity United
Humanity United is a US-based foundation dedicated to building peace and advancing human freedom. At home and in the corners of the globe where these ideals are challenged most, we lead and support efforts to lift up the voices and will of people, ensure good governance and the rule of law, engage markets and business as a force for change, and encourage the exploration of promising ideas and innovations to end conflict and slavery – all with the belief that everyone has the right to a life that is peaceful and free. Learn more at HumanityUnited.org. Humanity United is part of The Omidyar Group: www.omidyargroup.com.
About the Guardian's global development site
The Guardian's award-winning global development site was launched in 2010 to provide special focus on the Millennium Development Goals — the eight targets set in 2000 by the United Nations Millennium Declaration with the aim of improving the lives of the world's poorest people by 2015.
About Guardian Professional Networks
Guardian Professional Networks are community-focused sites that bring together advice, resources, debate and insight from a wide range of professional communities, enabling individuals and businesses to gain fresh thinking, connect with colleagues in their industry and share best practice.
The first network was launched by Guardian Professional in 2010 and since then 16 networks have been established. Guardian Professional is a commercial division of Guardian News & Media, and to date its networks have nearly 200,000 members.
For further information please contact:
Hayley Dunlop, Guardian News & Media press office, 020 3353 3818 /
hayley.dunlop@guardian.co.uk
Martin Pearce, on behalf of Humanity United, +1.425.260.4101
martin.pearce@porternovelli.com
Monday, February 11, 2013
New Report Helps Companies Meet and Exceed Requirements to Eliminate Human Trafficking from Supply Chains | ATEST
http://endslaveryandtrafficking.org/news_releases/new-report-helps-companies-meet-and-exceed-requirements-eliminate-human-trafficking|
Source: ATEST
Source: ATEST
JANUARY 30, 2013
(Washington, D.C.) The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) issued a report today, “Beyond SB 657: How Businesses Can Meet and Exceed California’s Requirements to Prevent Forced Labor in Supply Chains." This path breaking report provides guiding principles for companies required to comply with California’s pioneering anti-trafficking law and for any company working to eliminate forced labor from their supply chains.
Under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657) retail sellers and manufacturers doing business in California and having $100 million or more in annual worldwide gross receipts must inform their consumers about what the company is doing to end human trafficking and slavery within their supply chains. ATEST estimates that approximately 3,200 businesses will likely be required to comply.
“If California were a separate country, California’s economy would be in the top 10 largest economies worldwide. Effective efforts to eliminate human trafficking in supply chains of companies doing business in the state could prevent untold numbers of people worldwide from being trapped into what is essentially modern slavery,” stated David Abramowitz, Director of ATEST and Vice President, Policy and Government Relations, Humanity United. “This report aims to make it easier for companies to comply and even go beyond California’s requirements to eliminate forced labor in supply chains and we hope it will serve as a model for action by all companies committed to having modern sourcing practices that avoid human trafficking.”
In the coming months, ATEST will release results of on-going research on hundreds of company disclosures in order to demonstrate how the law is—and is not—leading to changes in corporate practice around trafficking.
Key elements of the report include details on:
Under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657) retail sellers and manufacturers doing business in California and having $100 million or more in annual worldwide gross receipts must inform their consumers about what the company is doing to end human trafficking and slavery within their supply chains. ATEST estimates that approximately 3,200 businesses will likely be required to comply.
“If California were a separate country, California’s economy would be in the top 10 largest economies worldwide. Effective efforts to eliminate human trafficking in supply chains of companies doing business in the state could prevent untold numbers of people worldwide from being trapped into what is essentially modern slavery,” stated David Abramowitz, Director of ATEST and Vice President, Policy and Government Relations, Humanity United. “This report aims to make it easier for companies to comply and even go beyond California’s requirements to eliminate forced labor in supply chains and we hope it will serve as a model for action by all companies committed to having modern sourcing practices that avoid human trafficking.”
In the coming months, ATEST will release results of on-going research on hundreds of company disclosures in order to demonstrate how the law is—and is not—leading to changes in corporate practice around trafficking.
Key elements of the report include details on:
- tracing and verification of product supply chains
- quality supplier audits
- approaches to prevention
- internal accountability standards
- mapping high risk areas
- empowerment of workers and vulnerable communities
- employee and management training, and
- public posting of a company’s engagement towards eliminating human trafficking and slavery within supply chains
Thursday, December 20, 2012
New report creates a pathway for Obama administration to abolish modern-day slavery | Latina Lista
http://latinalista.com/2012/12/new-report-creates-a-pathway-for-obama-administration-to-abolish-modern-day-slavery/
Source: n Latina Lista
Source: n Latina Lista
LatinaLista — It’s estimated that 27 million people are victims of child prostitution, forced labor, sex trafficking, domestic servitude and other forms of modern-day slavery. It has become a $32 billion industry worldwide, second only to drug trafficking.
Some countries have renewed their efforts to combat this grossly inhumane for-profit industry. Today, the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) wanted to remind President Obama of his September pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative where he vowed to step-up efforts to abolish human trafficking in the United States.
The organization created a road map for the administration by listing 84 detailed recommendations to help the President achieve his pledge. Titled The Path to Freedom: A Presidential Agenda for Abolishing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, the report, according to David Abramowitz, vice president for Policy & Government Relations, Humanity United and an ATEST Spokesperson, “is a step-by-step guide for Administration action that will increase protection for human trafficking victims, put more offenders behind bars and improve awareness and prevention efforts.”
Highlights of the recommendations include:
- Begin immediately to work with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to reauthorize the lapsed Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), which provides critical resources and new tools in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery;
- Develop a National Action Plan based on a “whole of government approach” that coordinates all available resources and tools instead of providing piecemeal solutions;
- Back up its commitment to fighting human trafficking and modern-day slavery with an FY14 budget request that fully funds critical initiatives; and
- Partner with willing countries to create innovative, focused and comprehensive approaches to combat human trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of modern-day slavery around the world.
In addition to seeking bipartisan and multinational cooperation, the report’s authors also stress that the administration must also include the voices of survivors.
As survivors of this crime they are one of the best resources to understand how the U.S. government can ensure a victim-centered approach to addressing modern-day slavery and prevent this crime from occurring in the first place.Too often, survivor voices remain absent from important discussions and decisions concerning promising practices, protocols for services, and other tools to combat modern-day slavery.Survivors should be treated as stakeholders. Survivors are more than just a story; they need to be viewed as important participants in discussions on human trafficking.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Omidyars’ Fight to End Slavery Featured in Forbes Magazine
Omidyars’ Fight to End Slavery Featured in Forbes Magazine:
One of the most important things to happen to the anti-slavery movement in the past decade has been an infusion of resources from philanthropists who’ve decided they don’t want to live in a world with slavery in it.
And no one has been more generous than Pam and Pierre Omidyar.
Their story is featured in the latest edition of Forbes Magazine. The article’s title: “Inside eBay Billionaire Pierre Omidyar’s Battle to end Human Trafficking.”
The story reveals that the Omidyars’ have donated $115 million to their foundation, Humanity United, which in turn funds 85 anti-slavery groups including Free the Slaves. They pledge to invest $50 million more.
The creation of the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST), of which FTS is a founding member, has been made possible by funding from Humanity United. ATEST has been instrumental in coordinating the efforts of America’s top anti-slavery groups to advocate for a stronger commitment from the U.S. government.
“Having the Omidyars’ names attached to the cause has helped legitimize it,” FTS co-founder Kevin Bales says in the Forbes article. “If you want a politician to pay attention to anything, put a billionaire’s name on it.”
Read more in Forbes about how a billionaire’s optimism (“all people are basically good,” says Pierre) has helped kick start the effort to free slaves worldwide.
One of the most important things to happen to the anti-slavery movement in the past decade has been an infusion of resources from philanthropists who’ve decided they don’t want to live in a world with slavery in it.
And no one has been more generous than Pam and Pierre Omidyar.
Their story is featured in the latest edition of Forbes Magazine. The article’s title: “Inside eBay Billionaire Pierre Omidyar’s Battle to end Human Trafficking.”
The story reveals that the Omidyars’ have donated $115 million to their foundation, Humanity United, which in turn funds 85 anti-slavery groups including Free the Slaves. They pledge to invest $50 million more.
The creation of the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST), of which FTS is a founding member, has been made possible by funding from Humanity United. ATEST has been instrumental in coordinating the efforts of America’s top anti-slavery groups to advocate for a stronger commitment from the U.S. government.
“Having the Omidyars’ names attached to the cause has helped legitimize it,” FTS co-founder Kevin Bales says in the Forbes article. “If you want a politician to pay attention to anything, put a billionaire’s name on it.”
Read more in Forbes about how a billionaire’s optimism (“all people are basically good,” says Pierre) has helped kick start the effort to free slaves worldwide.
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