“TECH TOOLS CAN LEAD FIGHT AGAINST MODERN SLAVERY, SAYS U.N. EXPERT” – Reuters

“It (technology) definitely presents both a threat and an opportunity. But the opportunities for using tech as a tool to identify people who are in modern slavery and to assist them are far greater and they outweigh the threat.”
– Urmila Bhoola, UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery

Article linked here.

“SCALING IMPACT: TECH AGAINST TRAFFICKING LAUNCHES ACCELERATOR PROGRAM”– BSR

“A lack of good evidence has long hampered counter-trafficking efforts. The prospect of what can be achieved by bringing together the capacity and expertise of the counter-trafficking community and the private sector is exciting.”
– Harry Cook, data management and research specialist at IOM and lead of the CTDC

Article linked here.

“Business engagement is essential in the global fight against modern slavery, and it’s great to see these organizations leading the way in their commitment to the issue. They bring a fantastic amount of technical expertise, in addition to huge clout. Technology offers transformational potential not just to disrupt and reduce modern slavery, but to support care and remedy mechanisms for survivors. We look forward to working together in partnership in the fight to end slavery for good.”
– Andrew Wallis, OBE, CEO of anti-slavery charity Unseen

Article linked here.