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News and Updates

Lao PDR, UNICEF Launch Awareness Campaign about Trafficking1
On 1 June 2005, the Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF launched a multi-media campaign designed to raise awareness of the risks posed by trafficking and protect those most at risk from its dangers.

IOM and Partners Identify Counter Trafficking Needs in Vietnam1
IOM's Hanoi office co-organized a counter-trafficking training needs assessment for government officials that took place on 14-15 March 2005.

Thai Airways to Air UNODC PSAs
Thai Airways is the latest partner to join hands with UNODC in the fight against human trafficking.

Thai Government Partners with UN to Combat Human Trafficking1
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has joined hands with Thammasat University and the United Nations to open a center dedicated to providing online information relating to human trafficking.

US Releases Interim Trafficking Reports
On January 3, 2005, the United States State Department released The Interim Assessment of the progress made by countries on the September 2004 Special Watch List to combat trafficking in persons since the June 2004 annual report.

Subcommittee Approves Trafficking Reauthorization and Expansion
On March 10, the House International Relations Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R.

United States Department of State Releases 2004 Human Rights Report
On February 28, 2005, Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky held an On-the-Record briefing to announce the release of the 2004 Human Rights Reports.