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.

 

 

Human trafficking training shines a light on issue in Idaho, beyond
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Human trafficking training shines a light on issue in Idaho, beyond

When it comes to human trafficking, education and awareness on the topic is of critical importance. BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. When it comes to human trafficking, education and awareness on the topic is of critical importance. The Nampa Family Justice Center is fully aware of this fact. On Thursday,…

Charlotte cafe serves up empowerment to survivors of human trafficking – WCNC
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Charlotte cafe serves up empowerment to survivors of human trafficking – WCNC

Dahlia Grove is a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping former victims learn to be happy and productive members of their community by teaching them various skills. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. According to the U.S. State department, nearly 28 million people fall victim to human trafficking around the world,…

Two Indonesian teens arrested for murder, trying to sell organs of a 10-year-old child
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Two Indonesian teens arrested for murder, trying to sell organs of a 10-year-old child

Indonesian police said the suspects – aged 14 and 17 – attempted to sell the 10-year-old victim’s organs on an online marketplace The teens were allegedly lured into the crime by a foreign-based website that promised hefty amounts for peddlers selling human organs on its platform Indonesian police have arrested two teenagers for allegedly kidnapping…

SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV
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SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – More victims of human trafficking were reported in 2022 than the year before across South Carolina, according to the state’s 2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report. Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 10th annual report during a press conference on Monday. “We will not stop with this crusade until we…

The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery
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The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery

© Provided by The Hill On Sept. 12, a disturbing new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Walk Free and International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that the number of people in modern slavery has risen by approximately 10 million since 2016. Fifty million women, children and men are exploited through forms of slavery like forced labor and…

'Nowhere to be found': Everything we know about missing Scientology leader David Miscavige
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'Nowhere to be found': Everything we know about missing Scientology leader David Miscavige

Scientology leader David Miscavige is “nowhere to be found”.  Named as a defendant in a federal child trafficking lawsuit, Mr Miscavige has repeatedly dodged prosecutors who have tried to serve the 62-year-old 27 times in four months at Scientology properties in Clearwater, Florida, and California, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Every time, security guards refused…

The Media Of Climate Anxiety And Debt Bondage: Cui Bono In A Post-Truth World?
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The Media Of Climate Anxiety And Debt Bondage: Cui Bono In A Post-Truth World?

Editor’s note: we bring multiple viewpoints together for your research. It is a fact that climate fuels trafficking. “Cui bono” means “Who benefits?” and we encourage you to continue your research into this question.  Definition: cui bono | noun | cui bo·​no ˈkwē-ˈbō-(ˌ)nō 1: a principle that probable responsibility for an act or event lies…

East Cleveland native hosts community event on human-trafficking to raise awareness
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East Cleveland native hosts community event on human-trafficking to raise awareness

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — As of June of this year, Ohio ranks fifth for human trafficking cases. But the state’s rate of human trafficking is the fourth highest at nearly four victims per 100,000 citizens. That’s significantly higher than the national average. Those troubling statistics are among the reasons for a special event in East…

You may want to keep these 23 brands off your Christmas list
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You may want to keep these 23 brands off your Christmas list

Even though the U.S. has implemented the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and numerous brands have publicly sworn off suppliers linked to the Uyghur Region or Uyghur forced labor system, which includes Uyghurs transferred to factories across China, major companies in multiple sectors are still for the large part implicated by their supply chains….

Meta says it will share software in attempt to combat terrorism, human trafficking
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Meta says it will share software in attempt to combat terrorism, human trafficking

Meta, formerly named Facebook, said it’s opening up a piece of its technology to combat terrorism and human trafficking across the internet. It said it will allow other companies to share data and prevent the spread of violent images on the internet. This software will be shared in advance of Meta’s yearlong chairmanship of the…