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.

 

 

Borders & Belonging: Human smuggling or human trafficking? Why the difference matters
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Borders & Belonging: Human smuggling or human trafficking? Why the difference matters

Maggie is a researcher with the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration & Integration program at Toronto Metropolitan University and this new podcast is Borders & Belonging. Maggie will talk to leading experts from around the world and people with on-the-ground experience to explore the individual experiences of migrants: the difficult decisions and many…

Newberry County man charged with 10 counts of human trafficking, possession of a firearm, and other offenses
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Newberry County man charged with 10 counts of human trafficking, possession of a firearm, and other offenses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A grand jury has charged a Newberry County man with multiple charges including felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, human trafficking conspiracy, multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, & coercion, multiple counts of witness tampering. Officials said Eric “E Dolla” Jones has been charged along with his…

The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery | The Hill
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The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery | 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 sex trafficking on any given…

Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition November 2022 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition November 2022 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones November 2022 meeting! Also note there is NO meeting in December! Our 5 Stones meeting this November consisted of a year-end review, a video montage of taskforce agency WINS over the past year, and a celebration of three award-winning community leaders.  Our…

Virtual Reality Training Packages Defined by Radical Empathy
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Virtual Reality Training Packages Defined by Radical Empathy

To be sure people get the attention they need when they need assistance at events, we recommend one assistant per every 5 headsets in use. Licensees are encouraged to use the training software in any way they wish. Here are a few real-world use cases from our licensees. (More info here.) Community-based in-person human trafficking…

Nigerian writer hosts book reading in Canada, condemns child trafficking – Tribune Online
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Nigerian writer hosts book reading in Canada, condemns child trafficking – Tribune Online

A Canada-based Nigerian writer, Ariyike Akinbobola, has hosted a picnic and book reading for some families in Canada to enlighten them on the importance of positive affirmations, and the dangers of child trafficking and abuse. Akinbobola, who is also a lawyer and a television host, noted that − the event, which recently took place in…

‘Hear those real stories:’ Human trafficking survivors share their journeys in podcast
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‘Hear those real stories:’ Human trafficking survivors share their journeys in podcast

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Human trafficking can happen both behind closed doors and right in front of your eyes. It’s a topic can be hard to talk about, but the folks at End Slavery Tennessee say that’s no reason to stay silent. Editor’s note: listen to the podcast here. “A lot of people still don’t…

13 gifts for D&D fans to get ready for the 50th Anniversary
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13 gifts for D&D fans to get ready for the 50th Anniversary

Editor’s note: D&D is experiencing a revival. This is an example of how it, and the “Satanic Panic,” are discussed in pop culture. It’s ok. DnD is cool again! On January 26th, 1974, the pen-and-paper role-playing game called Dungeons & Dragons appeared on the market. I was four years old. By the time I was…

Author John DiGirolamo’s book, ‘It’s Not About the Sex,’ explores the disturbing and often misunderstood world of human trafficking
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Author John DiGirolamo’s book, ‘It’s Not About the Sex,’ explores the disturbing and often misunderstood world of human trafficking

If you’re a fan of action movies or the actor Liam Neeson, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the “Taken” movies and remember, or even recite, the famous lines that Neeson tells his daughter’s captors: “If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don’t have money, but what I do have are…

Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition October 2022 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition October 2022 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones October 2022 meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this October featured Mark Reidland, Executive Director of Hope Local, as he discussed the intersection of foster care and trafficking, and the role the church can play in combatting this.   Here is the link to…