Womenetics Hosts Human Trafficking Seminar May 9, 2012

On May 9, 2012 at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago, Womenetics will host representatives from leading companies, world policy experts and Chicago-based thought leaders to discuss programs and laws that are in place to increase transparency, reduce human trafficking and end labor exploitation. Attendees will hear about solutions that will enhance their ability to produce business success in today’s global economy and operate with integrity and purpose. Companies increasingly recognize the link between ethical business practices, healthy communities and long-term market success. The engagement of the business community is crucial to combating trafficking in persons and key to the United States’ approach to the problem.

Keynote Speaker: Chicagoan Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney, is the first female and the first Hispanic State’s Attorney. She is also the author of the Illinois Safe Children Act, a sweeping new law that enhances protections for juveniles caught up in the sex trade and provides new legal tools for police and prosecutors to target those who prostitute children.

Join host Conny Czymoch, International Journalist and TV Anchor, moderator Dawn Conway, Former Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, LexisNexis Group and panelists Katherine Kaufka Walts, J.D., Director of the Center for the Human Rights of Children at Loyola University Chicago and David Arkless, President of Corporate and Government Affairs, Manpower Group for a discussion on this issue and to learn how you can help.