Serbian Human Rights Activist Receives the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award

The United States Secretary of State named Ivana Radović a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero.  Ms. Radović is Head of Policy and Learning at ASTRA, one of Serbia’s premier grassroots anti-trafficking NGOs.  The Department of State also upgraded Serbia to Tier Two on its annual TIP Report, a reflection of the work that the Serbian ...
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By | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Secretary Mike Pompeo, Trafficking in Persons

United States Donates $750,000 to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

The United States Department of State is proud to announce the award of $750,000 to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Citizens Association for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and all Forms of Gender-Based Violence (NGO Atina). The 30-month project will combat modern slavery and trafficking networks that target vulnerable individuals.  This grant will help ...
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By | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Foreign Assistance

State Department releases 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report

 “Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security.  But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why ...
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By | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Reports, Secretary Rex Tillerson, Trafficking in Persons

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