The scope of human trafficking and slavery has come into sharp focus over the past years with an estimated 27 million slaves worldwide—more than any other time in history. Human trafficking is also the second largest criminal enterprise in the world, generating over $32 billion in...
Tag: Appropriations
ATEST FY16 Support Letter to OMB for Federal Anti-Trafficking Funding
The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is urging the Office of Management and Budget in the White House to advise the President to request funds in the President’s fiscal year 2016 budget to combat human trafficking and modern day slavery in accordance with the Trafficking...
ATEST Supports FY15 Federal Funding for Anti-Trafficking Programs
Human trafficking is a $32 billion industry. However, for every $32 a trafficker earns, the U.S. Government spends only 10 cents to combat this crime. These letters to six House and six Senate appropriations subcommittees advocate to ensure greater U.S. investment in programs that are...
ATEST Appropriations Webinar – March 26, 2014
Human trafficking is a $32 billion industry. However, for every $32 a trafficker earns, the U.S. Government spends only 10 cents to combat this crime. We need your support to ensure greater U.S. investment in programs that are critical to preventing human trafficking, punishing...