Bidder's Conference
The G/TIP Bidder's Conference will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. More information on: location and how to RSVP and proposals.
Promising Practices
Ambassador Lagon: "At the heart of U.S. government efforts to end human trafficking is a commitment to human dignity—a desire not only to rescue, but restore. As such, it is a great blessing to be allowed the opportunity to benefit the lives of the most degraded, most exploited, most dehumanized people in the world." Full text
Presidential Determination
See President Bush's Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons.
Declaration of Achievements
The President’s Interagency Task Force to Combat Trafficking in Persons Declaration of Achievements 2001-2008 summarizes the work of federal agencies to prosecute traffickers, protect victims, and prevent human trafficking. fact sheet
Policy Podcast
Ambassador Lagon discussed trafficking in persons with Department Spokesman McCormack. transcript | video
Slavery and Supply Chains
Ambassador Lagon's remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations on what businesses can do to fight human trafficking.
International Support to Combat Trafficking
Ambassador Lagon met Romanian Orthodox Patriarch Daniel. The Church has been a strong ally in combating human trafficking and opposing legal prostitution in Romania.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico held the first trilateral conference focused on fighting human trafficking within each country and fostering regional efforts on the issue. |