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Event Detail

US Congressional Hearing on Trafficking

Event Details

On 22 June 22 2005, a Congressional hearing "Combating Trafficking in Persons: An International Perspective" was held before the House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology. The hearing primarily included testimony from NGO representatives offering insight on the economic impact of the international human trafficking industry with a special focus on the sexual exploitation of women and children.

Testimony was given by the individuals listed below, and their testimony is linked.

Mr. Michael E. O'Connor, Jr., Director of Operations, South Asia, International Justice Mission

Ms. Jessica Neuwirth, President, Equality Now

Ms. Dorchen A. Leidholdt, Co-Executive Director, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women

Ms. Lisa L. Thompson, Liaison for the Abolition of Sexual Trafficking, The Salvation Army National Headquarters

Available Downloads

Mr. Michael E. O'Connor, Jr.'s Testimony

Ms. Jessica Neuwirth's Testimony

Ms. Dorchen A. Leidholdt's Testimony

Ms. Lisa L. Thompson's Testimony