{"id":15948,"date":"2018-06-25T15:07:18","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T15:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnews.hult.edu\/?p=15948"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:43:42","slug":"tedx-hult-modern-slavery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/tedx-hult-modern-slavery\/","title":{"rendered":"TEDxHultAshridge: How your business can fight modern slavery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are 21 million people in slavery around the world today. <strong>And they\u2019re likely a lot closer to you than you think.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\">Hult<\/a> <\/strong>Associate Professor and Director for Business and Sustainability, <strong>Matt Gitsham<\/strong> discusses the myths and truths regarding modern slavery, and the responsibilities businesses have to ensure that no part of their supply chain is involved in human trafficking, forced labor, or bonded labor.<\/p>\n<p>By tracking supply chains, creating clear and accurate systems, working with unconventional partners to combat unethical work practices, and calling for government action, companies can <strong>have a direct impact on the fight against modern slavery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How is business fighting Modern Slavery? 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