It is an unfortunate reality that, in the 21st century, people are still bought and sold as property. Even though the transatlantic slave trade was abolished more than 225 years ago, an international human trafficking market continues to exist. The ILO estimates that forced labor in the private economy generates $150 billion in illegal profits per year. Collaboration across sectors is required to effectively change the market incentives that perpetuate the sale of people.
Speakers: Sir Richard Branson (via Video), Founder, Virgin Group
Randy Newcomb, President, Humanity United
Erika Karp, Founder & CEO, Cornerstone Capital
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives
Ben Skinner, Founder & Principal, Transparentem
John Morrison, Executive Director, Institute for Human Rights and Business
