Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and it is estimated that 25 million people around the world are victims of human trafficking. That is 25 million people trapped in modern-day slavery, often subject to forced labor or sexual exploitation.
The tech industry is committed to fighting this abhorrent practice at home and abroad. From using cutting-edge technology to crawl web platforms for evidence of trafficking and exploitation, to partnering with non-profits and NGOs to equip people with the skills and training to identify signs of foul play, tech is helping law enforcement bring human traffickers to justice. See how below.



What we're reading
Taking a Modern Approach to Combating Modern Slavery | Airbnb
Pressing On in the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking | Microsoft
Uber’s Commitment to Disrupt Human Trafficking | Uber
New Technology to Fight Child Exploitation | Facebook
How Big Data Battles Human Trafficking | U.S. News & World Report
Apple Wins Stop Slavery Award, Touts New Initiative to Hire Human Trafficking Victims at Retail Stores | Apple Insider
Lyft Drivers Trained to Spot Illegal Sex for Sale | CBS 46
Technology Companies Turn to Apprenticeships in Tight Labor Market | The Washington Post
Amazon Helps Scanlan Start Computer Science Program | Bronx Times
What we're watching
Grant from Comcast NBCUniversal Helps to Expand STEM Robotics Classes | NBC10 Boston
Accenture CEO: Diversity and Inclusion Start From Within | Fortune
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