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Our Dossier

This dossier documents the United States relationship with Trafficking in Persons Issues.

Important notice:
We are in the process of rebuilding our dossiers with statements and other documents issued by the new Administration.

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Tab 1 lists US priorities with regard to Trafficking in Persons issues, major US Govt statements, latest US Govt statements, US Govt fact sheets, and other US Govt resources

Tab 2 lists non-US Government  reports, journal articles, and other documents.

Tab 3 provides a set of links to major web sites.

 

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Other US Govt Resources

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoTrafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated Feb. 18, 2010
 

 

Major US Government Reports on Trafficking in Persons

bullet Trafficking in Persons Source: U.S. Dept of State, June 2009
 

United States Policy toward Trafficking in Persons: a Dossier

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Trafficking in Persons Report - June 2009, Dept of State

Key U.S. Policy Priorities

“The victims of modern slavery have many faces. They are men and women, adults and children. Yet, all are denied basic human dignity and freedom. … All too often suffering from horrible physical and sexual abuse, it is hard for them to imagine that there might be a place of refuge.” — President Barack Obama

The 177-country report is the most comprehensive worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons, a modern form of slavery. Its findings are intended to raise global awareness and spur countries to take effective actions to counter trafficking in persons. The assessment includes reports on 175 countries assigned ranks, including the first-ever ranking of the United States.

TIP 2010 cover Trafficking in Persons Source: U.S. Dept of State, June 2010
Secretary Clinton (June 14, 2010): "The 10th annual Trafficking in Persons Report outlines the continuing challenges across the globe, including in the United States. The Report, for the first time, includes a ranking of the United States based on the same standards to which we hold other countries. The United States takes its first-ever ranking not as a reprieve but as a responsibility to strengthen global efforts against modern slavery, including those within America. This human rights abuse is universal, and no one should claim immunity from its reach or from the responsibility to confront it." Full Text» |

Belgium Country Narrative

June 14, 2010 Remarks by Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero at the release of the 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.

 

The fight against human trafficking is a top priority of the Obama administration, which is eager to form collaborative efforts to fight this modern form of slavery, says Secretary of State Rodham Clinton. Trafficking is “a debasement of our common humanity,” President Obama says. more

Major US Government Statements

A select list of major statements On the United States and Iraq with policy value.

Latest US Government Statements

The five most recent statements in reverse chronological order. 

US Government Fact Sheets

The five most recent fact sheets.

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