Meta's response re- execution of domestic worker in UAE following recruitment via Facebook
Many thanks for sharing this tragic report of the Indian woman who was executed in the UAE.
I note that the story makes a fleeting reference to Meta when it says that she took the job "after an Indian businessman on Facebook offered her the promise of a better future in the Gulf country", but, as you will appreciate, such a vague reference does not provide any information that allows us to assess whether there was any exploitation or deception involved, especially given all else that transpired in the case.
As you know, from previous exchanges on this issue, Meta is very clear. Human exploitation is abhorrent and not allowed on our platforms. It violates the commitments made in our human rights policy. In an effort to disrupt and prevent harm, our Community Standards prohibit content that facilitates human exploitation…
We have teams across investigations, engineering, policy, and integrity who are dedicated to anti-trafficking efforts, and we’ve invested in technology to proactively detect and review content and behavior related to human exploitation including labor exploitation. Additionally, we work with trusted safety partners to identify, review, and remove Facebook Pages, Facebook Profiles and Instagram accounts that may be engaging in recruitment, facilitation or exploitation of people….