Human Trafficking Awareness Summit
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Human Trafficking Awareness Summit
As part of Los Angeles World Airports ’ ( LAWA ’ s ) Safety Standdown Series , Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services ( MWIS ) supported LAWA ’ s development group team in hosting an important summit on human trafficking . The event took place on July 31 , 2023 , at LAX . With the purpose of raising awareness about this serious global and local issue , the summit offered an opportunity for key stakeholders to come together for an open discussion .
LAWA Board of Airport Commissioner Courtney LaBau addresses the audience . Participants included representatives from various organizations including LAWA ’ s Board of Airport Commissioners , LAX Airport Police , Rotarians Fighting Human Trafficking , and communitybased organizations that provide resources and support to victims .
During a panel discussion , these organizations offered critical and insightful voices about the challenges they face in combating human trafficking , as well as suggestions on how to raise awareness about and prevent human trafficking . The panel discussion was followed by a Q & A session , during which attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the matter .
Overall , the summit was a great success in helping to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking , providing a platform for key stakeholders to explore how to combat this serious crime , and taking an important step toward creating a safer and more secure environment for everyone at LAX and beyond .
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