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2015 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION & PHOTOS

U.S. Department of State - Great Seal

 

Dear Friends & Partners in the Fight against Modern Slavery,

 

Through your work on the front lines to combat trafficking, you see firsthand the way governments around the world are working to confront this challenge.  You know which practices are succeeding, and where efforts are falling short.  And whether you’re contributing to this struggle halfway around the world or right here in the United States, your observations will be critical to the Department of State as we draft the 2015 Trafficking in Persons ReportI therefore urge organizations, as well as survivors of human trafficking, survivor networks, and survivor-led organizations, to help strengthen the 2015 Report by responding to this call for information.  The relevant details, including the deadline, can be found below and the Federal Register Notice can be viewed here.

 

I also invite you to submit current public awareness campaign materials, such as trafficking-related photos, billboards, posters, murals, or art.  These may be featured (with credit) in the 2015 Report.  Please submit these in high resolution (1 MB or more) digital image files.  We are particularly interested in hearing from you about best practices and lessons learned in addressing human trafficking in supply chains, whether by governments, industry leaders, or civil society actors.  We also welcome information about new trends in human trafficking; examples of challenges in prosecution, protection, and prevention efforts; and stories about promising practices in incorporating survivor input into policy-making efforts.

 

Since the recent departure of Ambassador CdeBaca, I am honored to lead the work of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and look forward to meeting and partnering with you in our joint fight against human trafficking.  I’m confident that, as always, your important work will underpin a thorough and honest Trafficking in Persons Report.  Thank you for your partnership.

Kari Johnstone

Acting Director

Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

U.S. Department of State