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Conference: Find Human Trafficking in Your Business

Published Oct 13, 2014 7:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

Are you aware of the effects that human trafficking can have on your business?

"Whether a concerned citizen, a board member, a government official, or a survivor of trafficking, we each have a responsibility to spot human trafficking, engage our communities, and commit to take action." - John F. Kerry, US Secretary of State.

Finance Against Trafficking invites you to our fourth annual conference. We will hear about and explore the issues that challenge business on human trafficking from companies and individuals with specialist knowledge of this topic.

The conference will include a keynote session and interactive workshops, led by industry specialists, to help equip you with the skills to identify human trafficking risks and provide information to help build a resilient business.

SPEAKERS ON THE DAY WILL INCLUDE:
Pete Talibart, Managing Partner (London), Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jo Webb, Head of Stakeholder Relations, Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)
Peter Barnes, Director Europe (Global Security and Investigations), Western Union
Ruth Dearnley OBE, CEO STOP THE TRAFFIK

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Crimestoppers
David Hammond, Barrister, Human Rights at Sea

THE SUPPLY CHAIN STORY:
Session 1 - 12:30 to 13:00 / Session 2 - 16:30 to 17:00

WORKSHOPS:
Session 1 - 13:05 to 14:00 / Session 2 - 17:05 to 18:00

Legislation and Regulation - Update on and response to the Modern Slavery Bill and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Supply Chain Security - Overview of supply chain management and transparency

Anti-Money Laundering - Changes in the law and update on Red Flags

Building Resilient Communities - FTSE analysis on transparent businesses and how intelligence can serve and help businesses with their supply chains

(One workshop to be selected per participant)

LOCATION:
St Sepulchre's Church
Holburn Viaduct
London, EC1A 2DQ

Places are limited so please:

Book your FREE ticket indicating your preference for either session 1 or session 2 - Book your place now!

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