Anti-Human Trafficking
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Human trafficking is a global scourge that touches every part of the economy. The U.S. Chamber’s Taskforce to Eradicate Human Trafficking works with stakeholders, lawmakers, senior government officials, and the public to create strategies to find and stop bad actors. Together with leaders in communities, businesses, and government, we raise awareness, provide education, and give a voice to the survivor community through initiatives designed to support victims.
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Counter Human Trafficking Compliance Solutions (CHTCS) is a global compliance and advisory company that provides on-site assessments, improvement plans, training, research, and supply chain transparency required for corporations to combat human trafficking, forced labor, and modern slavery.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy, established the Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking, an advisory group made up of members who work with the federal government and the private sector to develop commonsense solutions and speak with one voice. Please read our report to find the Task Force's activities in 2020, as well as the resources available to businesses looking to help confront the global problem of human trafficking.
Dear Reader:The U.S. Chamber of Commerce established the Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking, an advisory group made up of members who work with the federal government and the private sector to develop commonsense solutions and speak with one voice.
Mr. Joe BhatiaPresident and CEOAmerican National Standards Institute1899 L Street, NW, 11 th Fl.Washington, DC 20036 Dear Mr. Bhatia, The U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) writes to strongly encourage ANSI to reject theAFNOR proposal to revise ISO 26000, develop one or more implementation guidelines or standards andcreate a new Technical Committee (TC) on Social Responsib ility.
Leading by Example focuses on how businesses are taking initiative to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking and how to stop it.
Leading by Example features company profiles of Deloitte, Marriott International, UPS, Freedom a la Cart, Polished Pearl, Selah Freedom/Selah Way Foundation, and Walmart and highlights strategies businesses of all sizes can use to thwart the heinous crime of human trafficking.
After a life-changing trip to India in 2011, Nicole Robyn started Polished Pearl, a women’s and bridal accessories company that employs survivors of human trafficking. There she learned that of the 40 million + enslaved people, less than 1% have a way out. Of those, approximately 80% are re-exploited owing to the scarcity of employment opportunities.
Freedom a la Cart, a social enterprise, brings hope to survivors of human trafficking so that they can build new lives of freedom and self-sufficiency. The company believes that giving women practical job skills and helping them develop a strong work ethic are critical for creating a pathway to freedom.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary, supporting H.R. 2438, the “Not Invisible Act of 2019.”
Dear Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Collins : The U.S. Chamber of Co mmerce supports H.R. 2438 , the “Not Invisible Act of 2019,”which the Committee is expected to mark up on February 26 . This bill would enhance the abilityof tribal communities and t he federal government to combat human trafficking of NativeAmericans and Alaska Natives.