This simple action opens the door to conversations and allows us to tell more people that slavery still exists and that we want to end it. “Shine a Light on Slavery” day is Thursday, February 23, and on this day, END IT encourages people to draw a red X on their hand, take a selfie and post it on social media using #enditmovement. END IT believes awareness is doing the work, but that awareness is only the beginning. The goal is to “Shine a Light on Slavery” by letting the world know that slavery still exists. The internet has made purchasing a child for sex nearly as easy as buying a pizza. Thorn Exploitation of children online for sex has continued to grow. ĮND IT MOVEMENT: END IT is an awareness campaign that launched in 2013. Project: Spotlight Partner: Thorn, Digital Defenders of Children 63 of child sex trafficking survivors were advertised online at some point during their trafficking situation. By partnering with leading technology companies, law enforcement, and NGOs, Thorn builds technology tools that finds child abuse victims fast, makes online environments safer, and deters criminal behavior. THORN: Founded in 2010, Thorn drives technology innovation to combat child sexual exploitation. In December, President Obama signed legislation into law that included authorizing language for the initiative. Not unlike the role PEPFAR has played in fighting AIDS worldwide, the End Modern Slavery Initiative is designed to leverage limited foreign aid dollars and galvanize tremendous support and investment from the public sector, philanthropic organizations and the private sector to focus resources responsibly where the crime is most prevalent. Two years ago, with input from leading stakeholders and industry experts, Senator Corker proposed a bold, bipartisan initiative to end modern slavery worldwide. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)ĮND MODERN SLAVERY INITIATIVE: Today, in 2017, more than 27 million people are enslaved around the world. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing: “Ending Modern Slavery: Building on Success” We have no intention of stopping until we win this battle.” “For years now, Thorn has been committed to building tech tools to combat child sexual exploitation and facilitating collaborations across tech industry to disrupt these crimes. It’s a game changer,” said Ashton Kutcher, co-founder, Thorn. “I am honored to testify before Congress on this critical issue of modern slavery and human trafficking, and I applaud Senator Corker on his End Modern Slavery Initiative. Massimino to our committee and look forward to an engaging and thoughtful discussion about this important work.” prepares to embark on an unprecedented global effort to end this scourge on humanity. “As we approach END IT week, this hearing will provide an opportunity to assess the progress being made as the U.S. and around the world,” said Senator Corker. “We are at a historic turning point in the global fight to end modern slavery thanks to the incredible efforts of so many committed individuals, faith-based groups, and aid organizations throughout the U.S. The hearing will feature testimony from actor Ashton Kutcher, co-founder of Thorn, and Elisa Massimino, president and CEO of Human Rights First. global efforts to end modern slavery and human trafficking, including recent enactment of authorizing legislation for the End Modern Slavery Initiative. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will convene a hearing on February 15 to examine progress in U.S. WASHINGTON – In advance of the END IT Movement’s fifth annual “Shine a Light on Slavery” day, U.S.
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He is best known for playing Michael Kelso on the Fox sitcom "That '70s Show" and for his candid camera-style MTV show "Punked." Kutcher has appeared in a number of films including "Dude, Where's My Car?" "Just Married," "The Butterfly Effect," and "The Guardian." He took over for Charlie Sheen on the ABC series "Two and a Half Men" in 2011 and landed a high profile role as Apple founder Steve Jobs in the film "Jobs." He was married to actress Demi Moore and has been linked to his former "That '70s Show" co-star Mila Kunis.FebruAshton Kutcher to Testify at Hearing Ahead of END IT Movement’s Annual Shine a Light on Slavery Day Corker to Convene Hearing on February 15 to Examine Progress in U.S. He is best known for playing Michael Kelso on the Fox sitcom "That '70s Show" and for his candid camera-style MTV show "Punked." Kutcher has appeared in a number of films including "Dude, Where's My Car?" "Just Married," "The Butterfly Effect," and "The Guardian." He took over for Charlie Sheen on the ABC series "Two and a Half Men" in 2011 and landed a high profile role as Apple founder Steve Jobs in the film "Jobs." He was married to actress Demi Moore Ashton Kutcher (born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, producer, and former fashion model. Description: Ashton Kutcher (born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, producer, and former fashion model.