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Brothel Raids Expose Problem of Slavery in US
Raids that uncovered more than 70 suspected sex slaves focused on 20 brothels in the East, but they illustrated a long-ignored national problem found in towns large and small, experts say.

Immigration Issue Muddles Fight Against Human Trafficking
One of the region’s leading agencies in the fight against human trafficking in Florida is battling on another front as well — to raise enough money to continue its efforts.

New Program in the US Offers a Way Out of Prostitution
Cincinnati, Ohio offers a place where women can exit a life of prostitution.

US Efforts Against Human Trafficking Criticized
The US government's $375-million effort to fight international human trafficking has lacked coordination and been plagued by an inability to determine which actions are actually working, according to a government study released Monday.

Two International Sex-Trafficking Rings Foiled in the United States
A total of 40 charged in sex trafficking rings on East and West Coasts.

Press Release on Trafficking from Nigeria to the United States
The Advocacy Project based in Washington, DC has recently released a Press Release on trafficking from Nigeria to the United States.

ECPAT-USA launches the Protect Children in Tourism Project and the Code of Conduct in Belize
ECPAT-USA announces the kickoff of the Protect Children in Tourism Project (PCT) in Belize City, Belize, to promote the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.

International Chiefs of Police Recognize Police Departments for their Anti-Trafficking Work
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) based in Virginia, USA has announced its 2006 Webber Seavey Award Finalists and Semi-Finalists.

The Presbyterian Church of the United States Condemns International Trafficking in Children
The Synod Overture condemning International Trafficking in Children and seeking to educate and raise awareness was overwhelmingly adopted by committee and approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Human Rights Groups Announce Future Strategy for Access to Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking
Press Release from GAATW Secretariat.

US Upgrades Cambodia in Fight Against Human Trafficking
The US State Department has upgraded Cambodia from the bottom tier of its human trafficking list to recognise improved efforts to apprehend and prosecute human traffickers.

United States Department of State Releases the 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

Global Health Council Update on Second Ruling Against the Anti-Prostitution Pledge
A second federal judge has ruled unconstitutional the government's policy of forcing U.S.

Ahead of World Cup, US Warns Germany About Sex Trafficking
US concerned about women brought to Germany for prostitution during the World Cup Games.

Op Ed on Bush Administration’s Efforts to Combat Trafficking
Nicholas Kristoff provides some insights into the activities of the Bush administration against forced prostitution.