We found 527 results for “Human Trafficking”.
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Slavery in Houston Suburb
February 16, 2016
By Meghan Hampsey Last week a couple from Katy, Texas was charged with forced labor, withholding documents, conspiracy to harbor an illegal alien, and visa…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016
Top News Torture Last week 42 of the nation’s most respected retired generals and admirals released a letter sent to all candidates for president urging them to publicly…
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Lawmakers Urge President Obama to Address Human Trafficking Concerns at ASEAN Summit
February 16, 2016
President Obama is meeting with ten Southeast Asian leaders at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit starting February 15 in Rancho Mirage,…
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Senate Passes Trade Provision to Strengthen Prohibition of the Import of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
February 12, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today applauded the Senate’s passage of section 910 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644),…
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Humanity United’s “Rethink Supply Chains” Challenge Could Help Eliminate Labor Trafficking
February 11, 2016
By Meghan Hampsey The ILO reports there are 14.2 million victims of labor trafficking worldwide. In an effort to address this crime, Humanity United is…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016
Top News President Obama’s Budget Tomorrow President Obama will release his final budget request, which is expected to contain increased funding to address immigration court case backlogs. Human…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 1, 2016
February 3, 2016
Top News Global Refugee Crisis Congress will address the ongoing global refugee crisis during a series of hearings this week. On Wednesday, the House Homeland Security…
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House Passes Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking in U.S. Government Contracts
February 2, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today praised the House of Representatives for passing the Trafficking Prevention in Foreign Affairs Contracting Act (H.R. 400), a bill that…
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Congress Urged to Pass Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking in U.S. Government Contracts
January 29, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today called on the House of Representatives to pass the Trafficking Prevention in Foreign Affairs Contracting Act (H.R. 400), a bill that…
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Human Rights First Calls for Nominations for 27th Annual Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
January 27, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today announced that nominations are now open for the 2016 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award. The 2016…
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Guest Workers and Human Trafficking in California
January 26, 2016
The Christian Science Monitor recently explored the high volume of trafficked labor in California’s guest worker community. Focusing on a 2006 case that exposed an exploitative labor…
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The Consumer Goods Forum Commits to Fighting Forced Labor in its Supply Chains
January 26, 2016
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) recently announced the Social Resolution on Forced Labour, a commitment to fight forced labor throughout its global supply chains. In its announcement,…