Us department of state trafficking in persons report 2017. Department of state trafficking in persons report 2017 on armenia. Lets end human trafficking 2017 trafficking in persons. The 2016 trafficking in persons re port is available in pdf and html. In the tip report, the department of state places each country onto one of three. Table of contents expanded letter from secretary condoleezza rice letter from ambassador mark p. Us state department releases 2017 trafficking in persons. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. Thats why president obama is so focused on this issue. The goal of the report is to stimulate action and create partnerships. The united states appreciates the close cooperation with the government of albania, civil society and especially national antitrafficking coordinator elona gjebrea on our shared goal of combatting the global phenomenon of human trafficking.
We must band together and build momentum to defeat human trafficking. The 2017 trafficking in persons report highlights the successes achieved and the remaining challenges before us on this important global issue. Senior white house adviser ivanka trump, who joined tillerson for. This means they are not making enough efforts to address the problem of human trafficking. Jul 03, 2017 the state department has released its annual trafficking in persons report on human trafficking. Secretary of state rex tillerson introduced the report with a letter in which he characterized human trafficking as, one of the most tragic. The state department just released its human trafficking. In particular, the introduction of this years report focuses on the responsibility of governments to criminalize human trafficking and.
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The 2016 trafficking in persons report is available in pdf and html. The government of cuba does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. An important first step is to educate ourselves about the crime and share information from the u. Trafficking in persons report united states department of state. The annual trafficking in persons report 2016, by the us state department, noted while 90 new traffickingrelated cases were opened here last year, in line.
Trafficking in persons report june 2017 open pdf 10 mb the modern antitrafficking movement commenced in earnest with the adoption of the palermo protocol in 2000, and since then has grown substantially. Trafficking in persons report 2007 trafficking in persons is a modernday form of slavery, a new type of global slave trade. Jun 28, 2017 state department releases 2017 trafficking in persons report secretary tillerson. On 27 june 2017, the us department of state released its 2017 trafficking in persons tip report, including a country narrative for bahrain. Jun 28, 2017 human rights watch statement on malaysia upgrade in 2017 us trafficking in persons report. For the second year in a row, the us state departments trafficking in persons tip report has whitewashed malaysias poor to mediocre record on combating human trafficking. They fight against human trafficking, modernday slavery, and slavelike practices. The report assigned bahrain tier 2 status, indicating the government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, but is making significant efforts to do so. Jun 12, 2007 trafficking in persons report 2007 trafficking in persons is a modernday form of slavery, a new type of global slave trade. They lure victims into involuntary servitude and sexual slavery. Tillerson, secretary of state full report in english pdf 10. Lagon introduction major forms of trafficking in persons punishing trafficking offenders adequately topics of special interest global law enforcement data commendable intiatives around the world 2008 tip report heroes tier placements. Human rights watch statement on malaysia upgrade in 2017 us trafficking in persons report. The state departments 2017 trafficking in persons report exposes human trafficking networks and holds their operators and their accomplices accountable.
Us department of state issues 2017 trafficking in persons report. Pompeo released the 2019 trafficking in persons tip report, an annual publication documenting the government efforts of 187 countries and territories, including the united states, to combat human trafficking. Through the annual trafficking in persons report tip report, we assess comprehensively. Ambassadoratlarge, office to monitor and combat trafficking in persons. Department of states annual trafficking in persons tip report. In particular, the introduction of this years report focuses on the responsibility of governments to. Secretary of state rex tillerson released the 2017 trafficking in persons report on tuesday, june 27.
Cite as, united states department of state, 2017 trafficking in persons report united states of america, 27 june 2017, available at. Trafficking in persons report 2016 united states department. Annual report on trafficking in persons covering april 2016 to march 2017 usdos us department of state. They are based all over the world, and they all lead lives worth celebrating for their incredible accomplishments in this fight. Briefing on the 2017 trafficking in persons report u. This years trafficking in persons report offers a roadmap for the road ahead as we confront the scourge of trafficking. Us state department warns about human trafficking in iran. The trafficking in persons report, or the tip report, is an annual report issued by the u. Government agencies conducted a variety of prevention projects and activities, although the government reported some observers believe it did not reference trafficking in public awareness campaigns.
The reports findings are not a prevalence estimate of trafficking in the united states, but instead serve as an objective summary of what the federal system has done to address human trafficking. Freeing victims, preventing trafficking, and bringing traffickers to justice are the ultimate goals of the report and of the u. On june 20, at the united states department of state, secretary michael r. To request a hard copy of the 2019 trafficking in persons report, please email. For the second year in a row, the us state department s trafficking in persons tip report has whitewashed malaysias poor to mediocre record on combating human trafficking. Governments comprehensive campaign to combat human trafficking during fiscal year fy 2014, including efforts to carry out the 3ps strategy to 1 protect victims by providing benefits and services. To view the pdf files, you will need to download, at no cost, the adobe acrobat reader. The us state departments trafficking in persons report has classified singapores antitrafficking measures as not fully meeting the minimum standard for. State department relases trafficking in persons report 2019. Jun 20, 2019 on june 20, at the united states department of state, secretary michael r. The department of state joins the trump administration, community leaders. Trafficking in persons report june 2017 open pdf 10 mb the modern antitrafficking movement commenced in earnest with the adoption of the palermo protocol in. Jun 30, 2017 on 27 june 2017, the us department of state released its 2017 trafficking in persons tip report, including a country narrative for bahrain. The tip report is the product of a yearlong effort requiring contributions and followup from employees in the united states and at our diplomatic outposts across the globe, host country governments, and civil society.
The pdf is available as a complete onepiece file and as individual sections for easier download. Trafficking in persons report 2007 united states department. Information released online from january 20, 2009 to january 20, 2017. Secretary of state rex tillerson released the 2017 trafficking in persons report, under the theme enhancing criminal accountability and addressing challenges in prosecution efforts.
In particular, the introduction of this years report focuses on the responsibility of governments to criminalize human trafficking and hold offenders accountable. State departments 2017 trafficking in persons report tip. Governments commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law. On the morning of june 27 th, the 2017 trafficking in persons report was released by the department of state trafficking in persons office tip office. The report assesses trafficking in 187 countries, including the united states, and emphasizes the need to hold traffickers accountable and prosecute them. Annual report on trafficking in persons covering april 2018 to march 2019 usdos us department of state. And thats why, as secretary of state, i will continue to make the fight against modernday slavery a priority for this department and for the country. Oct 22, 2018 this report, submitted annually to congress since 2004, describes the u. The 2017 trafficking in persons report highlights the successes achieved.
The state departments annual trafficking in persons report, which was released today, highlights several achievements and offers concrete suggestions. Trafficking in persons report 2014 united states department. Governments commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. The report was published on june 27 in a ceremony with secretary rex tillerson and president donald trump present. Inaccuracies in annual us trafficking in persons report. Department of state trafficking in persons report 2017 on. The government of mali does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and did not demonstrate overall increasing efforts to do so compared to the previous reporting period. On december 5, 2016, the government accountability office released a report evaluating the. It ranks governments based on their perceived efforts to acknowledge and combat human trafficking. T he 2017 federal human trafficking report provides an exhaustive account of all criminal and civil human trafficking cases handled by federal courts during 2017. State department releases 2016 trafficking in persons report. We must achieve justice for survivors as they rebuild their lives. State department released the 2017 trafficking in persons tip report.
This report, submitted annually to congress since 2004, describes the u. This site is dedicated to the tip report heroes, a group of people who are modernday abolitionists. In releasing the 2017 trafficking in persons report, secretary of state rex tillerson called human trafficking one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. State department releases 2017 trafficking in persons report. This yearly report documents what efforts countries around the world are making to address human trafficking. Review of the 2017 trafficking in persons report united. Due to its large size, the pdf has been separated into sections for easier download. Apr 18, 2018 t he 2017 federal human trafficking report provides an exhaustive account of all criminal and civil human trafficking cases handled by federal courts during 2017. What can each of us do to help prevent human trafficking. According to the uk national crime agency data in 2017, the largest.
The united states is a leader in the fight against human trafficking. We must reinvigorate our shared commitment to extinguish human trafficking wherever it exists. State department relases trafficking in persons report. Jul 07, 2017 the interagency working group against trafficking in persons met regularly and published semiannual and annual reports of its activities. The 2017 trafficking in persons re port highlights the successes achieved and the remaining challenges before us on this important global issue. Briefing on the 2017 trafficking in persons report. State department releases 2017 trafficking in persons report home startpagina state department releases 2017 trafficking in persons report. To go into greater detail about that report today, we have with us susan coppedge, who is the ambassadoratlarge to monitor and combat trafficking in persons. It is also the worlds most comprehensive resource of governmental antitrafficking efforts and reflects the u.
Jun 30, 2016 the united states appreciates the close cooperation with the government of albania, civil society and especially national antitrafficking coordinator elona gjebrea on our shared goal of combatting the global phenomenon of human trafficking. The 2014 trafficking in persons report is available in pdf and html formats. Jun 29, 2017 on the morning of june 27 th, the 2017 trafficking in persons report was released by the department of state trafficking in persons office tip office. The report measures government efforts in prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing the crime. The state departments annual trafficking in persons report, which was released today, highlights several achievements and offers concrete. Perpetrators prey on the most weak among us, primarily women and children, for profit and gain. Governments principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
Every year, the united states department of state issues its annual trafficking in persons report, or tip report, which evaluates the antitrafficking efforts of 187 countries and territories, including the united states. This morning, secretary tillerson released the 17th installment of the trafficking in persons report, also known as the tip report. State departments office to monitor and combat trafficking in persons. Governments commitment to global leadership on this. To go into greater detail about that report today, we have with us susan coppedge, who is the ambassadorat. The theme of this years tip report introduction is the national nature of. Jun 27, 2017 the 2017 trafficking in persons report highlights the successes achieved and the remaining challenges before us on this important global issue. In the tip report, the department of state places each country onto one of three tiers based on the extent of their governments efforts to comply with the minimum. It is also the worlds most comprehensive resource of governmental anti trafficking efforts and reflects the u. Us department of state issues 2017 trafficking in persons.
The government demonstrated significant efforts during the reporting period by prosecuting and convicting sex traffickers. It is also the worlds most comprehensive resource of governmental antihuman trafficking efforts and reflects the u. Remarks at the 2017 trafficking in persons tip report launch ceremony, at the department of state. Secretary of state tillerson hosts the 2017 trafficking in persons report launch ceremony, june 27, 2017 human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. Jun 30, 2017 the trafficking in persons tip report is the u. According to the latest human trafficking report published by the us department of state, iran has been a source, transit site and destination country for men, women and children subjected to human trafficking. The tip office partners with foreign governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to develop and implement effective strategies for confronting modern slavery. The big headline was that china was downgraded to tier 3, the lowest ranking, suggesting that the. We must hold the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable.
The state department has released its annual trafficking in persons report on human trafficking. Tillerson, secretary of state watch the annual trafficking in persons report launch ceremony. Us secretary of state rex tillerson hosts the 2017 trafficking in persons report launch ceremony at the us state department in washington, dc, on june 27, 2017. The big headline was that china was downgraded to tier. State department releases 2017 trafficking in persons. The 2017 tip report includes narratives for 187 countries and territories, including the united states. The 20 trafficking in persons report report is available in pdf and html. The interagency working group against trafficking in persons met regularly and published semiannual and annual reports of its activities. Trafficking in persons report united states department. Here, afruca summarises what this years report reveals about african countries.