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.

 

 

Child sex trafficking report shows cases tied to half of Mecklenburg's zip codes – WCNC
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Child sex trafficking report shows cases tied to half of Mecklenburg's zip codes – WCNC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the halls of Present Age Ministries‘ Concord offices, portrait after portrait lines the walls. At first, the pictures are unassuming — each one shows a girl, holding flowers. In some, the flowers cover the girl’s face. In others, the girl has her back turned to the camera. To the viewer, they…

Sex Trafficking & The Super Bowl
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Sex Trafficking & The Super Bowl

The 57th Super Bowl is just around the corner, and this means that a spotlight is about to be shown on the sex trafficking problem in Glendale, Arizona. This negative spotlight is the one downside of hosting the Super Bowl and often creates a misconception that sex trafficking is only happening in that area or…

The 28 million people trapped in human trafficking deserve action from Congress
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The 28 million people trapped in human trafficking deserve action from Congress

Neuroscience has confirmed what most of us already know — humans are terrible at understanding big numbers. This limitation likely contributed to challenges in how the American public perceived and grappled with COVID. Two neuroscientists explained it this way, “Numbers are a useful, clear and efficient way to summarize [harms], but … the brain simply…

Virginia's Human Trafficking Commission releases report – WUSA9.com
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Virginia's Human Trafficking Commission releases report – WUSA9.com

Human trafficking is the fastest growing source of profit for organized crime worldwide. Here is how the Commonwealth plans on addressing it. RICHMOND, Va. — The Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support in Virginia has released its report with recommendations on how to end human trafficking for good in the Commonwealth. Its recommendations focus…

Trafficking victim turned survivor starts nonprofit to help other victims – WEWS
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Trafficking victim turned survivor starts nonprofit to help other victims – WEWS

CLEVELAND — Rachel Socorro is a human trafficking and labor trafficking survivor. “It’s happening right here in our communities; I was trafficked in an upper middle-class community right here in Northeast Ohio,” said Socorro. She was 19 years old, a new mother and was vulnerable when she said a family member trapped in a human…

End Slavery TN hosts free 'Human Trafficking 101' training session – News Channel 5
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End Slavery TN hosts free 'Human Trafficking 101' training session – News Channel 5

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — End Slavery Tennessee hosted a free Human Trafficking 101 Training at the Nashville Public Library’s main branch. Members of the public sat through a presentation and Q&A session to learn about the issue in Tennessee. Kelli Cary, CEO of End Slavery Tennessee, said it was an opportunity for the public to…

'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS
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'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer vigil held to raise awareness of the issue facing Ohio at the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. During…

‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking
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‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking

**WARNING: This story contains content about human trafficking and abuse that may be upsetting to some readers.** January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer…

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Sidewalk Soldiers fight human trafficking
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Sidewalk Soldiers fight human trafficking

It’s big news that in February, this organization is opening Miami Valley’s first drop-in center to serve folks being sexually exploited or participating in survival sex. The Drop In Center is in the heart of its outreach area on Xenia Avenue. “Sidewalk Soldiers operates on a meager budget, because it can be a challenge rallying…

Jonathan Bobby Opp Is Creating Awareness around Child Trafficking and Complete Body Autonomy through His Customized Apparel Line
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Jonathan Bobby Opp Is Creating Awareness around Child Trafficking and Complete Body Autonomy through His Customized Apparel Line

Having suffered sexual abuse and a sense of abandonment after the death of his mother when he was just a little boy, Bobby has his deepest sympathies with children who are separated from the safety and nurturing care of their parents. Bobby sells shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies made in bold colors and beautified with quotes…