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...
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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.
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...
News Round-up — February 14, 2014
This week's news stories capture some of our member organizations' work and highlight the need to combat slavery in the United States and overseas. Also, in case you missed it, a great piece by Nicholas Kristof on runaway and homeless youth. News Stories Florida ranks 3rd in calls...
Bonded Labourers Rescued
Published on February 13, 2014 in The Hindu As many as 38 persons were rescued from alleged bonded labour from a brick factory in Bagalur here on Monday evening. The labourers, hailing from Bargarh and Balangir districts in Odisha, comprised families, including eight children aged...
Florida Ranks 3rd in Calls to Human Trafficking Hotline
By Jared Mauldin and Noura Aalen Published on February 13, 2014 in First Coast News Jacksonville University puts Florida's human trafficking challenges in the spotlight with events around the community. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --Telisia Espinosa is speaking out about her...