Program to End Modern Slavery

The Program to End Modern Slavery is a global initiative launched by the US government in 2017. The program aims to support efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking around the world. The program is focused on four main areas: strengthening law enforcement, enhancing victim support, promoting government and business action, and increasing public awareness and engagement. The program works with governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective strategies to prevent and combat modern slavery and human trafficking. The Program to End Modern Slavery is an important part of the global effort to end these crimes.

ATEST Applauds Senate Passage of the Second of Four Bills to Reauthorize Trafficking Victims Protection Act
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ATEST Applauds Senate Passage of the Second of Four Bills to Reauthorize Trafficking Victims Protection Act

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) thanks members of the U.S. Senate for passage this week of the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 4171). This bill is a key component of a four-part package of legislation to reauthorize the legal framework for efforts by the United States…

The Trafficking in Persons Office Announces Recipients of the 2022 Program to End Modern Slavery
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The Trafficking in Persons Office Announces Recipients of the 2022 Program to End Modern Slavery

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce seven new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS).  Starting October 1, 2022, these programs will implement innovative and transformative approaches to combat human trafficking, including a focus on financial inclusion in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; climate and displacement…

House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill
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House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Last week as we wrapped up the historic celebration of Juneteenth, the day Union soldiers announced the ending of chattel slavery, in Galveston, Texas, the exploitation of human beings is still in existence, and resources to help remedy the situation continue to stall.  The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022…

IJM Statement on International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022
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IJM Statement on International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Tuesday, June 14, 2022, WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Justice Mission (IJM) welcomes the recent passage of the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S. 4171) by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This important legislation was introduced by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Jim Risch (R-ID), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on May…

GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil
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GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil

ByBilly Joe Cain

The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is launching a new partnership with the Program to End Modern Slavery at the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons targeting labor trafficking in the coffee supply chain in Brazil.