We found 528 results for “Human Trafficking”.
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 15, 2015
June 16, 2015
Top News Torture This week, the Senate is expected to continue consideration of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act that includes a bipartisan amendment introduced by Senators John…
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Vera Institute of Justice Fills a Critical Gap in the Fight against Human Trafficking
June 15, 2015
By Radha Desai Of all the complex and multifaceted issues faced by individuals, organizations, and governments combating human trafficking, the most perplexing is victim identification. While…
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Senate Should Fund Anti-Trafficking Measures
June 5, 2015
Most of the U.S. government’s efforts to fight human trafficking come down to one thing: funding. While there are numerous programs dedicated to providing services to…
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Dan Lungren on Human Trafficking Prosecutions, Deterrence, and Justice
June 4, 2015
Increasing prosecutions of human trafficking is about more than putting bad guys away, as Dan Lungren, former member of Congress from California, explains: “There is…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 1, 2015
June 2, 2015
Top News Defense Authorization The Senate is poised to consider its FY16 National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that could have significant ramifications for U.S. national…
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Fighting Human Trafficking Requires More Funding
June 1, 2015
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. We see this headline frequently. Fighting this crime means funding the agencies that are…
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The Show-Me State Shows Us How to Combat Human Trafficking
May 29, 2015
Human trafficking is a complex, multi-faceted criminal enterprise. With earnings of $150 billion, modern day slavery is also an extremely profitable paradox, hiding its victims…
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Contemporary Abolitionists of the Month: Sindhu Kavinamannil and Sam McCahon
May 29, 2015
The fight to end slavery is rooted in history and extends until today. Each month we will profile some of the brave men and women,…
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Menendez Amendment Would Increase Accountability for U.S. Trade Partners on Combating Human Trafficking
May 22, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today welcomed the Senate’s inclusion of Senator Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) amendment to the Trade Promotion Authority Act (HR 1314). The…
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Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act Passes in the House
May 19, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today welcomed the House of Representative’s passage of key provisions included in the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA)of…
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Senate Urged to Hold Trade Partners Accountable for Progress Combating Human Trafficking
May 15, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today urged the Senate to support section 6(b)6 of the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (S. 995), which…