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Washington Week on Human Rights: August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
Top News IMMIGRATION DETENTION The U.S. government issued a response Friday to the federal court ruling that orders an end to the Obama Administration’s policy…
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During Hearing Tomorrow, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Should Raise Concerns Over Trafficking in Persons Report Credibility
August 5, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to raise concerns over the credibility of the State Department’s annual Trafficking in…
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TIP Report Turns Up the Heat on Labor Trafficking
August 4, 2015
Since it’s inception in 2001, The State Department’s annual Trafficking in Person (TIP) Report has brought the world’s efforts to combat modern day slavery into…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: August 3, 2015
August 3, 2015
Top News EGYPT Over the weekend the United States resumed formal security talks with Egypt, as part of the U.S.–Egypt Strategic Dialogue. The bilateral relationship…
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Analyzing Malaysia’s Upgraded TIP Report Ranking
July 31, 2015
By Radha Desai All eyes were on Malaysia this week in anticipation of the State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The country’s status would…
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Lessons from the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
July 30, 2015
The recently released TIP report shows that several key countries are taking certain important steps to combat trafficking but lagging in other ways. Japan, which…
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Historical Abolitionist of the Month: Gerrit Smith
July 29, 2015
By Solveig Haugen The fight to end slavery is rooted in history and extends until today. Each month we profile some of the brave men…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
Top News KENYA During his weekend visit to Kenya, President Obama urged government officials to enhance national security by ending government corruption, engaging civil society, and enhancing human…
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TIP Report Underscores Need for More Resources, Accountability to Combat Human Trafficking
July 27, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today said that the State Department’s decision to improve the ranking of Malaysia in the 2015 Trafficking in Persons…
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Anita Alvarez and Tracy Thompson on Human Trafficking
July 27, 2015
We need a multisector approach to increase the risk for traffickers. Read More
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What to Look For from U.S. Trade Partners in the Upcoming TIP Report
July 24, 2015
On Monday the Department of State will release its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The report ranks nations according to their efforts to comply…
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Landmark Human Trafficking Case Ends with Bankruptcy for Signal International, Inc.
July 24, 2015
By Radha Desai Signal International, Inc., a marine service company headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, was ordered to pay more $14 million to trafficked workers in…