Trafficking In Persons Report

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is an annual publication produced by the United States Department of State. The TIP Report is a comprehensive assessment of the state of human trafficking around the world, and it provides an in-depth analysis of the efforts of governments to combat this crime.

The TIP Report is a valuable resource for policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders who are working to prevent and combat human trafficking. The TIP Report is based on information gathered from a variety of sources, including government officials, non-governmental organizations, and other experts. The TIP Report is released each year on June 30th, which is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard
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RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard

CASES of human trafficking at Zimbabwe’s main airport are rising amid allegations that syndicates made up of security agents and political heavyweights are facilitating the illegal entry into the country for foreign nationals enroute to South Africa. Respect Gono, the Immigration Department director-general, told The Standard that the country had no “global management system” to…

Osinbajo: All Hands Must Be on Deck to Tackle Human Trafficking – Arise News
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Osinbajo: All Hands Must Be on Deck to Tackle Human Trafficking – Arise News

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said punishment is not enough to curb cases of human trafficking in the country, insisting that all hands must be on deck to end the menace. Speaking on Thursday night at the premiere of the viewing of ‘Dangerous Hope’–a film sponsored by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

SA lags in preventing human trafficking – US State Department – defenceWeb
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SA lags in preventing human trafficking – US State Department – defenceWeb

South Africa, according to a United States (US) Department of State report, does not fully meet minimum standards to eliminate human trafficking but makes “significant efforts” to do so. The plus side of the equation includes convicting and sentencing people found guilty of trafficking to substantial jail sentences. These include government officials complicit in trafficking….

Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It? | The Hill
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Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It? | The Hill

The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill In a speech last year announcing the release of the latest Trafficking In Persons Report, U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken cited a startling statistic: right now, nearly 25-million individuals around the world are being forced into labor or the…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer

January is recognized as slavery and national human trafficking awareness month. Despite the emphasis on national awareness and that slavery was officially abolished in 1865, via the passage of the 13th Amendment, many Americans are often unaware of what it is and are shocked to find that human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, is…

Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It?
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Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It?

In a speech last year announcing the release of the latest Trafficking In Persons Report, U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken cited a startling statistic: right now, nearly 25-million individuals around the world are being forced into labor or the sex trade against their will. Pause for a moment on that number: 25 million. It’s…

131 human trafficking victims reported in 2022 — Labour Ministry | Jordan Times
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131 human trafficking victims reported in 2022 — Labour Ministry | Jordan Times

AMMAN — Thirty-four human trafficking cases involving 131 victims and 152 perpetrators were registered in Jordan in 2022, according to a report issued by the Labour Ministry. The report showed that 181 potential victims of human trafficking were housed in shelter centres in 2022. Moreover, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at the Public Security Directorate (PSD)…

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2023 January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. The U.S. Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad, through…

Psychiatrists' Response to Human Trafficking: An Update – Psychiatric Times
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Psychiatrists' Response to Human Trafficking: An Update – Psychiatric Times

This article is an update to “Psychiatrists’ Response to Human Trafficking.” Human trafficking is defined as using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will.1 Minors involved in commercial sex are always considered trafficked under US federal law. The Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) Model illustrates the definition of…

Congress Passes, President Signs Partial Reauthorization of Trafficking Victims Protection Act
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Congress Passes, President Signs Partial Reauthorization of Trafficking Victims Protection Act

January 6, 2023 • 5:05 pm • Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden this week signed two bills passed in December during the final days of the 117th Congress to reauthorize portions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). ATEST applauds enactment of these bipartisan measures and calls on the current Congress to complete…