Refugee Highway Partnership

A letter from Ambassador Mark Lagon is below. Note March 15, 2008 deadline for submitting information!
(The questionnaire can be downloaded - see links at the bottom of the post.)

Dear Friend in the Fight to Abolish Modern Day Slavery:

The 2008 Trafficking in Person Report cycle has begun and we rely on information received from NGOs to provide a source different than the data supplied by foreign governments. In years past, the information obtained from NGOs has significantly contributed to the tier placements of several countries.

We are interested in any trafficking-related research, field work, databases, or any other pertinent information that you think would be useful in our annual assessments. We would also welcome research or information documented or drafted within the past year. In particular, we are interested in data on trafficking trends and anti-trafficking efforts in some countries where we perceive a dearth of adequate outside information: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, France, Macau, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, and Vietnam.

I have attached and pasted below a questionnaire for NGOs to use in compiling information for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report. We realize that your time and resources are precious, but this information is crucial. Please complete the questions for which you have information. You may return this survey via email to TIPReport@state.gov or fax to 202-312-9637 by March 15, 2007.

Thank you for all you do to ensure that modern day slavery is prevented, that victims are protected, and, that traffickers are put in jail. We look forward to your participation in the information collection effort.

Sincerely Yours,

Ambassador Mark P. Lagon
Director, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov/g/tip
www.gtipphotos.state.gov
(202) 312-9640
TIPOutreach@state.gov

(Adobe) 2008 TIP Report Questionnaire
(Word) 2008 TIP Report Questionnaire