Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and United Way Worldwide unveiled a joint report to combat human trafficking.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and United Way Worldwide unveiled a joint report to combat human trafficking. The publication demonstrates the importance of using a cross-sector approach to address human trafficking and the specific technology and strategies that companies are using to successfully combat human trafficking in their industries. The business community and the philanthropic sectors cannot do this work alone. The U.S. Chamber and United Way Worldwide encourage governments, non-governmental organizations, and law enforcement, among others, to join us in this fight.
The report, Trust by Performance: Uniting Business and Philanthropy Against Trafficking, was presented during an event at the U.S. Chamber to commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, held each year on July 30. The event, which featured leaders from business, policy, and philanthropy, focused on how the public and private sector work collaboratively to combat human trafficking, including best practices and tools for businesses.
“Human trafficking is a systemic injustice that no organization, corporation, or government can end alone,” said Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide. “We must work together to end human trafficking. It’s the right thing to...
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