China

China is a country located in East Asia. It is the world’s most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people. China has a long and rich history, and it is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. China has a communist political system, and it is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. China is known for its diverse culture and its many significant contributions to art, science, and technology. Some of China’s major cities include Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. China is a member of the United Nations and other international organizations, and it plays a prominent role in global affairs.

ATEST Testifies to House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security on Ways to Plug Gaps in U.S. Anti-trafficking Programs
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ATEST Testifies to House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security on Ways to Plug Gaps in U.S. Anti-trafficking Programs

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April 27, 2022 • 8:37 am • Terry FitzPatrick ATEST is was well represented at Wednesday’s herring of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Speakers at the session included: ATEST Director Terry FitzPatrick (see written testimony here) ATEST member organization Human Trafficking Legal Center Founder and President Martina Vandenberg (see written…

Manchester Iowa Man Sentenced to 45 Years
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Manchester Iowa Man Sentenced to 45 Years

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Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 45 Years Iowa Human Trafficking Summit: May 10th-11th Urgent Need to Pass Safe Harbor Bill 500 Organizations Join IBAT Ukrainian Refugees at Risk of being Trafficked Grassley Co-Sponsors legislation to Support Human…

Nine Members and Associates of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Enterprise Indictment Unsealed
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Nine Members and Associates of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Enterprise Indictment Unsealed

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Defendant Instructed Enforcer: “If She Dares Fight Back, Beat Her More Viciously. Get Some Results from the Beating.”  A 20-count indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn variously charging Siyang Chen, Siyu Chen, also known as “Ban Ban,” Bo Jiang, Meizhen Song, also known as “Die Die,” Rong Rong Xu, also known as…

Bride trafficking along the China-Pakistan economic corridor
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Bride trafficking along the China-Pakistan economic corridor

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over a period of several months in 2019, Pakistani and international media shone a spotlight on cases of bride trafficking that had been taking place around the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the $62 billion flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The practice involved cases of fraudulent marriage between Pakistani women and girls…

ATEST Recommendations for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Implementation
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ATEST Recommendations for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Implementation

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Re: Public Comments on Methods to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China, Especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, into the United States

Human trafficking case sparks government response in China
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Human trafficking case sparks government response in China

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Sustained, palpable anger in China over the case of a mother of eight found chained inside a shed has prompted an unusually strong government response to human trafficking at the annual session of China’s rubber-stamp legislature. The issue even merited a brief mention by China’s premier Li Keqiang in his annual…

11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque
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11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque

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Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. 11 Men Arrested in Prostitution Sting in Dubuque The NAHT Needs Your Help to Ensure the Iowa Legislature Passes the Safe Harbor Bill (HF 2464) New Human Trafficking Trainer at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Iowa Faith-Based…

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which can include child trafficking, are known to program children for disrupted biological cycles, premature aging, microbiome dysbiosis, immune-inflammatory misregulation, and chronic disease multimorbidity. To date, the microbiome has not been a major focus of deprogramming efforts despite its emerging role in every aspect of ACE-related dysbiosis and dysfunction. This…

16 Ethical Brands We Love
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16 Ethical Brands We Love

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It’s no secret that the clothing and textile industries often utilize forced labor, human trafficking victims, and unfair working conditions to keep costs low and profit margins high. When the demand for cheap clothing is high, many large companies will compromise worker safety to satisfy this demand. Oftentimes, this means outsourcing the manufacturing to countries…

ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts
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ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts

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February 23, 2022 • 2:05 pm • Terry FitzPatrick February 22, 2022 Dr. Kari Johnstone Acting Director U.S. State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP) RE: Request for Information for the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report, United States government input (86 FR 70562) Dear Dr. Johnstone: Thank you for the opportunity…