Amazon

(Company) Amazon is a multinational technology company that operates an online retail platform and provides a range of other products and services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital media. Amazon is one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world and is known for its innovative business model and wide selection of products.

There have been concerns about the involvement of Amazon and other online retail platforms in human trafficking, specifically the use of forced labor in the production of goods sold on their platforms. Human trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of people and is characterized by the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation. Amazon and other companies have taken steps to address this issue, including implementing policies and procedures to prevent forced labor in their supply chains and partnering with organizations that work to combat human trafficking.

(River) The Amazon River is a major river in South America and the largest river by discharge in the world. It is approximately 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) long and runs through the countries of Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. The Amazon River basin is the largest drainage basin in the world and covers an area of about 7 million square kilometers (2.7 million square miles), roughly 40% of the South American continent. The region is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life and is a major source of freshwater for the surrounding region. The Amazon rainforest, which is located in the Amazon River basin, is one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet and is home to many indigenous communities.

(Region) The Amazon region is a vast area in South America that is home to the Amazon River and the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon region covers an area of about 7 million square kilometers (2.7 million square miles) and includes parts of nine countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world and is home to an estimated 400 billion trees belonging to over 16,000 species. The region is known for its high levels of biodiversity and is home to a wide range of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The Amazon region is also home to many indigenous communities and is an important source of freshwater for the surrounding area.

 

 

Satellites spy on human trafficking ‘compounds’ (photo)
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Satellites spy on human trafficking ‘compounds’ (photo)

The International Justice Mission (IJM) says a partnership with the space technology company Maxar is allowing it to track the growth of “compounds,” places where people are forced to work as online scammers in Southeast Asia. The IJM publicized this effort in a tweet that featured three years of imagery captured by Maxar Earth-observing satellites….

Q&A: California’s uninterrupted history of slavery
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Q&A: California’s uninterrupted history of slavery

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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children

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The response to the Sam Smith show proves it: Satanic panic is back
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The response to the Sam Smith show proves it: Satanic panic is back

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New book ‘The Great Escape’ tells of human trafficking in post-Katrina Mississippi
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New book ‘The Great Escape’ tells of human trafficking in post-Katrina Mississippi

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NY Times Exposé: Migrant Child Laborers Taking US Children's Dangerous ​Jobs – Wonkette
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NY Times Exposé: Migrant Child Laborers Taking US Children's Dangerous ​Jobs – Wonkette

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Commentary: Labor trafficking happens here, too | Business | thebrunswicknews.com
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Commentary: Labor trafficking happens here, too | Business | thebrunswicknews.com

Many organizations have tried to capitalize on promoting “awareness” of human trafficking. But awareness-raising without a call to action is ineffective and often misleading. Awareness campaigns, especially those tied to fundraising, typically focus on girls in the sex trades, but recently reported instances involving youth and undocumented people have been associated with industries like food…

Eastlake City Council President John Meyers charged for 'attempting to buy sex' – WEWS
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Eastlake City Council President John Meyers charged for 'attempting to buy sex' – WEWS

A multi-agency task force comprised of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Wickliffe Police Department and the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested half a dozen people for trying to pay for sex, according to a news release from the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Among those arrested was Eastlake City Council President…

Labor Trafficking Happens Here, Too – Progressive.org
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Labor Trafficking Happens Here, Too – Progressive.org

Many organizations have tried to capitalize on promoting “awareness” of human trafficking. But awareness-raising without a call to action is ineffective and often misleading. Awareness campaigns, especially those tied to fundraising, typically focus on girls in the sex trades, but recently reported instances involving youth and undocumented people have been associated with industries like food…

The ‘Satanic Panic’ Is Back: How a Bygone Moral Crisis Returned With Queer Artists In Its Crosshairs
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The ‘Satanic Panic’ Is Back: How a Bygone Moral Crisis Returned With Queer Artists In Its Crosshairs

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