Call for Input for 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report – Best Practices, Successes & Challenges, Prevention, Prosecution +
Author: WUNRN
Date: December 21, 2016
Dear Friends and Partners in the Fight Against Modern Slavery,
It is with great anticipation that we look forward to the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, and we are eager for your support as we seek to understand the trafficking situation on the ground around the world. Through your work on the front lines to combat human trafficking, you see firsthand the way governments are confronting this challenge. You know which practices are succeeding and where efforts are falling short. Whether you are 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 2017 TIP Report. I therefore urge advocates and organizations, as well as survivors of human trafficking, survivor networks, and survivor-led organizations, to help strengthen the 2017 TIP Report by responding to this call for information. The relevant details, including the deadline, can be found in the Federal Register Notice here.
We are particularly interested in hearing from you about best practices, challenges, and lessons learned in prosecuting human trafficking crimes, punishing traffickers, and enhancing deterrence. As always, we welcome information about new trends in human trafficking; examples of successes and challenges in victim protection and provision of services; efforts to prevent trafficking; and stories about promising practices in incorporating survivor input into policy-making efforts.
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 2017 TIP Report. Please submit these in high resolution (1 MB or more) digital image files.
Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on January 25, 2017.
I am confident that, as always, your contribution will help the TIP Report set the standard for reporting on government efforts to combat human trafficking worldwide. Much remains to be done to ensure that all people are free, and I look forward to receiving your input as we work together to combat modern slavery.
Best regards,
Susan Coppedge
Ambassador-at-Large
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
U.S. Department of State
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