March 21, 2017 The Honorable Harold Rogers, Chair House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs The Honorable Nita M. Lowey, Ranking Member House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs The...
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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.
ATEST CJS Appropriations Letter for FY 2018
March 21, 2017 The Honorable John Culberson, Chairman House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies The Honorable Jose E. Serrano, Ranking Member House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related...
ATEST LHHS Appropriations Letter for FY 2018
March 21, 2017 The Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies The Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,...
ATEST Applauds Introduction of the TIP Report Integrity Restoration Act
For Release: February 14, 2017 Washington, DC – The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) applauds the introduction of the TIP Report Integrity Restoration Act of 2017. Introduced by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), this bill would strengthen the...
ATEST Statement on Executive Order on “Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking” (February 10, 2017)
While the executive order on “Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking” rightfully recognizes human trafficking as a serious crime, it falls short of the comprehensive approach needed to end modern forms of...
Slavery Survivor: Escaping a Trafficker Shouldn’t be Left to Chance
By Ronny Marty Published on February 7, 2017 by The CNN Freedom Project Editor's note: Ronny Marty is a labor trafficking survivor and member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. As a survivor of human...
Once a Slave, Harold D’Souza now is Dedicating his Life to Helping Others
By Lucy May Published on February 7, 2017 by WCPO Cincinnati CINCINNATI -- It's easy to understand how being lured to the U.S. for a better life -- only to become a modern-day slave -- could kill a man's dreams. But Harold D'Souza's dreams are bigger than ever. "I want...
Sex-Trafficking Survivor’s Plea: I Want All My Life Back
By Guest Columnist Aubree Alles Published on February 2, 2017 by the Orlando Sentinel I think it’s human nature to want simple explanations for terrible things. If there’s an explanation, we know whom to blame, what to avoid and how to prevent it. In my case, people often...
ATEST Applauds Introduction of Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act (S. 256, H.R. 767)
For Release: February 1, 2017 Washington, D.C. – The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) applauds the bipartisan, bicameral introduction of the Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act (S. 256, H.R. 767) championed by Senators Heidi Heitkamp...
Survivors of Human Trafficking Need Help in Wiping Legal Slate Clean
"Vacatur" laws provide hope for starting a new life, but the Legislature must act. By Jenny Gaines Published on January 27, 2017 by the Star Tribune Should a 14-year-old child trafficked into the sex trade be considered a criminal, or a victim? What about a 42-year-old...