Anti-Human Trafficking
Our Work
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.
Combatting Human Trafficking
Events
- TechnologyTechnology Leadership SummitWednesday, September 2508:30 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDTNational Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045Learn More
- Climate ChangeThe Economic Benefits of Investing in Climate ResilienceThursday, September 2601:00 PM EDT - 02:00 PM EDTVirtualLearn More
- Small BusinessCO—100 Small Business Forum and AwardsTuesday, October 0812:00 PM EDT - 09:00 PM EDTVirtualLearn More
Latest Content
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.
Selah Freedom and the Selah Way Foundation is working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on putting an end to human trafficking.
The Truckers Against Trafficking Business Engagement Toolkit is a resource that businesses can draw on the following best practices to identify signs of human trafficking and put steps in place to stop it.
The event featured top experts from government, the private sector, and social services who will discuss techniques to empower survivors and provide resources for healing. Participants also discussed the use of technology to identify trafficking victims.