Technology solutions

The Salesforce Foundation, Twilio, Polaris Project, and Thorn have collaborated on Be Free. Victims in the United States can send an SMS message to the “BeFree” shortcode for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Jigsaw is an incubator that builds technology to tackle some of the toughest global security challenges facing the world today—from thwarting online censorship to mitigating the threats from digital attacks to countering violent extremism to protecting people from online harassment

One of the world’s leading high resolution satellite imaging companies collaborated with the Associated Press to use satellite imagery to investigate human trafficking in Papua New Guinea.

LaborVoices uses smartphones to crowdsource information key to enabling brands to monitor the impact of their suppliers on the rights of workers.

LaborLink leverages the rapid spread of mobile phones to establish an anonymous two-way communication channel for workers to report on true conditions with no fear of retaliation, and for companies to receive real-time data directly from workers 365 days a year.

Planet imagery can be used to independently document and monitor the actions of governments and other actors, creating new forms of human rights accountability.

Circulor, a UK-based company, has created a system based on blockchain that allows mining companies ensure their minerals are responsibly sourced.

Bluenumbers can measure if SDG investments are actually delivering the benefits promised to individuals. Government, CSR and sustainability practitioners can directly measure if they are making progress and if people’s lives are getting better.

Bluenumber helps small farmers sell more. We know where they are and what standards they practice. This means buyers can see farmers and know where supply is available. Buyers can train farmers in specific areas to meet the practice and safety standards they need.