We found 527 results for “Human Trafficking”.
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Febrey to Testify on Multi-Sector Response to Human Trafficking
September 13, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First’s Annick Febrey today will urge members of Congress to support efforts to end slave labor in the United States and abroad,…
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Stephen Miller and Emma’s Torch
August 10, 2017
By Rosalind Faulkner Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates…
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The House of Representatives Should Defeat the Anti-Asylum Bill
August 4, 2017
By Olga Byrne Last week, the House Judiciary Committee marked up the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 391), a severely anti-asylum law that…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
August 3, 2017
By Rachel Risoleo On July 30, the United Nations recognized the fourth annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Initially designated in 2013 by the United Nations…
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Left Behind: Refugee Ban Abandons Vulnerable Orphans
August 2, 2017
By Andrea Gillespie If the Lost Boys of Sudan were seeking safety in the United States today, they would be out of luck. In 1999,…
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New Analysis Details Six-Month Impact of Trump Refugee Bans
July 27, 2017
Washington, D.C.—As the Trump Administration’s refugee ban executive order hits the six-month mark, Human Rights First today released a new analysis detailing the impacts of this policy…
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House Bill Would Return Persecuted Refugees to Danger
July 26, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged members of the House Judiciary Committee to reject the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act when it marks up…
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Backpage.com: Classifieds Website or Human Trafficker?
July 26, 2017
By Rachel Risoleo A company that has long evaded legal accusations of facilitating sex trafficking might finally be held accountable for its role in the…
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The Responsibility of Corporate Boards in Fighting Modern Slavery
July 25, 2017
By Rachel Risoleo In the fight against modern slavery, most people look to nonprofits and government agencies. But businesses and their boards of directors can be…
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Human Trafficking Accountability Act
July 24, 2017
S. 1236: A BILL TO DESIGNATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING COORDINATORS IN U.S. ATTORNEY OFFICES PURPOSE To increase justice for victims and expand accountability for perpetrators of…
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Human Rights First Welcome Introduction of Human Trafficking Accountability Act
July 20, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today welcomed the introduction of the Human Trafficking Accountability Act, introduced by Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and Ann Wagner (R-MO), that would…
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Administration to Release Regulations that May Force Immigrants to Stay in Mexico Pending Hearings
July 20, 2017
New York City—Human Rights First today said that any action taken by the Trump Administration to force asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting removal hearings…