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Campaign Against Trafficking in Vietnam1
From 1 July 2005 to 31 August 2005, a campaign against anti-trafficking in women and children is being implemented by the General Department of Police on the border of Vietnam and China.

Non-Thai Children May Access Free Education1
On 5 July 2005, the Cabinet approved a draft directive by the Education Ministry aimed at providing free education to the children of non-Thai citizens.

Thailand's Northern Provinces Set Up Network Against Human Trafficking1
Communities in 16 provinces of Thailand's northern region are setting up a network to help prevent and address the problem of human trafficking.

24-hour Hotline Operational in Thailand1
A 24-hour call centre set up to help tackle human trafficking and provide assistance to the public on social problems became operational on 29 July 2005 following a successful trial period.

Move to Recognize Illegal Laotian Workers in Thailand1
Lao and Thai authorities want to accelerate recognition of temporary passports for Lao labourers working in Thailand.

Japanese Police Report Human Trafficking Victims in First Half of 20051
Japanese authorities have discovered and deported 51 human trafficking victims who were smuggled into the country to work in the sex and entertainment industries in the first half of 2005.

Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, China1
The Second Summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program opened on 5 July 2005, highlighting the strong will of the six Asian nations to strive for collective prosperity through pragmatic cooperation.

Report on Trafficking in Australia
Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) released a paper reviewing research and developments in trafficking in women for sexual exploitation since the early 1990s.

Updated Profile for Indonesia's Star Children (Arek Lintang) (ALIT)
Star Children is a focal point of the Consortium of East Java People Against Commercial Sexual and Exploitation of Children (CSEC).

Comments about Cambodia's Tier 3 status in Trafficking in Persons Report
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US Department of Health and Human Services Holds Webcast: Rescue and Restore Victims of Trafficking
The Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking Campaign in Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Women's Health (Department of Health and Human Services) and in partnership with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and the Office of Public Health and Science's Office on Women's Health held a Web case on how to identify victims of trafficking in the United States.

United States Department of State Releases 2005 Trafficking in Persons Report
The United States Department of State is mandated by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to release an annual worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons.

Philippines NGO Recycles Aluminum Drink Pouches to Raise Money
The foil fruit drink pouch is the latest way to deliver and sell drinks in the Philippines.

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.

Citizenship Call for All Born on Thai Soil1
Human rights defenders and highland people's networks in the North have proposed amending the Citizenship Act to allow hilltribe children born on Thai soil to automatically receive Thai citizenship.