More than 55 years ago, the World came together at the United Nations General Assembly and created what we now know as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. When viewed at first glance, it seems only natural: what can make more sense than “Everyone has a right to liberty”, “No one shall be held in slavery or servitude”, or even “Human beings shall act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood”. Are these simple words new to us? Simple answer; these words have been taught to us since the beginning of time, all heavenly religions teach the basic principle of “All men are created equal”.
It is very sad that in this age of technology and modern industrialization, these fundamental rights awarded to a human being are now lost, lost in the hustle and bustle for the every day growth and development of the Human race. The problem that is most forgotten; whether we call it “Slavery”, “Human Trafficking”, or “Forced Labor”, it all stands in the way of creating a strong and civilized world, a world that can face the challenges that lie ahead.
We come together as a business community in this historical place to unite in our quest for justice for mankind. For it is up to us, we have the influence and the power to make a difference, let us put a stop to forced labor and exploitation of those less privileged, let us abolish trafficking and slavery for they are two faces of the same evil coin. And it is up to you all to point the way to us.
Let us join together to make a difference.