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’s Newest Abuse: Forcing Victims Into Cyberscamming
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Human Trafficking’s Newest Abuse: Forcing Victims Into Cyberscamming

Editor’s note: PLEASE TELL YOUR PARENTS OR ELDERLY PERSONS YOU KNOW. Their savings might be at risk. Better to be safe and get educated about these types of scams. “Pig-butchering” online scams have grown from continued poverty and corruption. And they prey on our vulnerabilities. This specific type of labor trafficking essentially creates a Ponzi…

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

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones September 2022 meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this September featured Brooke Istook, Vice President of Youth & Communities with Thorn – a tech non-profit dedicated to developing technology to defend children from sexual abuse.  She discussed the dangers of online predators and the importance of…

Interview with John DiGirolamo, author of “It’s Not About the Sex”
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Interview with John DiGirolamo, author of “It’s Not About the Sex”

Click the red “Play” button to watch the interview. Or click here if you do not see the video. I had the pleasure of interviewing John about his book and his live training events. We discuss the book in the first part of the interview and his live training events in the second half.  You’re in…

Why unions can’t ignore incarcerated workers
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Why unions can’t ignore incarcerated workers

An estimated two thirds of the more than one million prisoners in the United States today are incarcerated workers. With many prisoners earning less than a dollar an hour, and those who refuse to work often facing vicious retaliation in the form of punitive solitary confinement, labor exploitation is an important part of what makes…

Human Trafficking – Buena Vista author shines light on crime – Mountain Mail Newspaper
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Human Trafficking – Buena Vista author shines light on crime – Mountain Mail Newspaper

When Buena Vista author John DiGirolamo was gathering stories for a book about small-town law enforcement, he talked with a local police officer at Brown Dog Coffee on U.S. 285. “I asked him ‘What would you do if you won the lottery?’ ” DiGirolamo said. The surprising answer: “I’d hunt down human traffickers.” That comment…

Honduran Migrants and the San Francisco Drug Trade – Center for Immigration Studies
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Honduran Migrants and the San Francisco Drug Trade – Center for Immigration Studies

San Francisco’s former DA tried to use ‘sanctuary’ laws to justify sanctuary for criminals in general By Andrew R. Arthur on June 21, 2022 I recently explained that then-San Francisco District Attorney (DA) Chesa Boudin (D) was refusing to prosecute Honduran national drug dealers in his city on trafficking charges to prevent their removal. RealClear Investigations (RCI) did a deep-dive…

Technology and Human Trafficking: Does technology need to be cancelled?
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Technology and Human Trafficking: Does technology need to be cancelled?

31 January 2022 The spread of technology across the globe has been an unstoppable force since its creation and it is increasingly being used in every facet of life, including the world of crime. Human trafficking has not escaped this trend, and this technology is now playing a central role in the recruitment, sale, and coercion of victims. The use of technology for…

6 Meaningful Ways to Engage This Holiday
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6 Meaningful Ways to Engage This Holiday

During the holiday season, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of decorating, activities, and to-do lists. Yet it can also be a time when we embrace the season of giving and blessing others. As you consider meaningful ways to give back to your community and bless loved ones, never underestimate the…

New Bill Against Forced Labor in China Offers Promising Development in Tariff Act Enforcement
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New Bill Against Forced Labor in China Offers Promising Development in Tariff Act Enforcement

Author: Sarah Murray | originally posted on Human Trafficking Institute’s website, Aug 27, 2021 Introduction Over the past four years, the People’s Republic of China has forced at least one million Uyghurs,[1] who are mostly Muslim, and members of other ethnic and religious minorities into internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“Xinjiang”), a…

Available on Amazon- Modern Slavery: A Documentary and Reference Guide
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Available on Amazon- Modern Slavery: A Documentary and Reference Guide

PBJ Learning receives no compensation for this article. January 25, 2019 Modern Slavery: A Documentary and Reference Guide This book provides a sobering look at modern-day slavery―which includes sex trafficking, domestic servitude, and other forms of forced labor―and documents the development of the modern-day anti-slavery movement, from early survivor voices to grassroots activism, to the…