Now accepting nominations for the 2010 Business Leaders Award Against Human Trafficking
18 May 2010.- The private sector is an indispensable partner in the global fight against human trafficking. No national or international strategy to combat human trafficking can be effective without the dedicated involvement of the business community in eradicating the practice.
To honour business leaders who take an active stand against human trafficking, End Human Trafficking Now!, the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT) and the United Nations Global Compact are jointly launching a new international award, "Business Leaders against Human Trafficking".
The award will recognize business leaders who make their commitment to combat human trafficking an integrated part of their business strategy and their efforts to ensure corporate sustainability.
Business leaders are uniquely placed to combat exploitative labour practices and to raise awareness of human trafficking among their workforces, suppliers, business partners, peers and even consumers. The award aims to reward creativity in identifying, preventing and combating human trafficking. Designed to stimulate businesses around the world to address the scourge of human trafficking, the award will commend business innovations in labour policies, supply chain management and corporate sustainability initiatives that help fight human trafficking.
The winner of the award will be determined by a jury composed of individuals of high moral stature with demonstrated commitment to the ideals of the United Nations at an International Forum against Human Trafficking in the Egyptian city of Luxor, on 12 December 2010.
Nominations are now being accepted. Further information on the award and the nomination form can be found at www.businessleaderaward.org . All nominations should be submitted by 31 July 2010.