Trafficking in persons (TIP) is a transnational crime and is the second largest criminal industry in the world, second only to drug trafficking. Yet, for every $32 a human trafficker earns, the U.S. Government spends only ten cents fighting them. Recognizing the need for an efficient...
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The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is a U.S. based coalition that advocates for solutions to prevent and end all forms of human trafficking and modern slavery around the world.
Red Light Area or Living Hell?
By R Guhambika Published on February 25, 2014 in The New Indian Express A designated red light area – like a Kamathipura in Mumbai or a Sonagachi in Kolkata – in Chennai? A recent missive to the State government by a sex workers’ collective, pleading for an exclusive...
Noem Hosts Justice Against Slavery Summit in Sioux Falls
By Jack Taylor Published on February 24, 2014 in KELO Newstalk SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) Rep. Kristi Noem today hosted the Justice Against Slavery Summit in Sioux Falls to bring awareness to and inspire action on the issue of human trafficking in South Dakota. Rep. Noem was...
News Round-up — February 24, 2014
ATEST members appeared in the news this week, examining efforts to combat trafficking across the United States from Florida to Washington. Also, check out the HuffPost Blog article on combating human trafficking by ending homelessness. News Stories For Florida tomato workers, extra...
For Florida Tomato Workers, Extra Penny Adds Up
Associated Press Published on February 22, 2014 in The St. Augustine Record IMMOKALEE — For those accustomed to middle-class wages and workplaces, recent improvements in the region’s tomato fields might not seem radical — time clocks, outdoor shade and 80 extra bucks a...
MPI Fights Child Trafficking in Washington State
Published on February 22, 2014 in Meetings Focus Meeting Professionals International Washington State Chapter (MPIWSC) and ECPAT-USA are proud to announce that MPIWSC is the third Seattle-based company and the first MPI Chapter to sign the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct...
National Call on Child Welfare – February 20, 2014
For Release: February 27, 2014 The Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking (ATEST) hosted a National Call on Child Welfare on February 20, 2014. ATEST was joined by anti-trafficking organizations to discuss the latest developments in child welfare legislation pending in the House...
National Call on Child Welfare – February 20, 2014
ATEST hosted a National Call on Child Welfare on February 20, 2014. We were joined by anti-trafficking organizations to discuss the latest developments in child welfare legislation pending in the House (H.R.1732) and Senate (S.1823). ATEST invited interested groups to sign on to a letter...
National Call on Child Welfare
The Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking (ATEST) hosted a National Call on Child Welfare on February 20, 2014. ATEST was joined by anti-trafficking organizations to discuss the latest developments in child welfare legislation pending in the House (H.R.1732) and Senate...
Protestors Challenge Wendy’s, Defend Farm Workers’ Rights
By Christine Alvarez Published on February 17, 2014 in The Independent Florida Alligator Protestors lined up along an Archer sidewalk Friday night, chanting phrases like, “Wendy’s, shame on you. Farm workers deserve rights, too.” Three advocacy groups — UF Coalition...