Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP), led by Ambassador Mark P. Lagon, provides the tools to combat trafficking in persons and assists in the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts both worldwide and domestically.

Action To End Modern-Day Slavery
The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report on 170 countries is the most comprehensive worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons. Its findings will raise global awareness and spur countries to take effective actions to counter trafficking in persons.

The annual Trafficking in Persons Report serves as the primary diplomatic tool through which the U.S. Government encourages partnership and increased determination in the fight against forced labor, sexual exploitation, and modern-day slavery.

Funds for Anti-Human Trafficking Programs
The Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) awarded $16.5 million in Fiscal Year 2007 for anti-human trafficking programs. View a complete list of awarded projects.

The TIP Office funds 63 projects in 46 countries totaling approximately $13.55 million; 6 regional projects totaling $1.1 million, located in the East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Near East, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere regions; 4 global projects totaling roughly $1.3 million; and 4 research projects totaling about $500,000.

The TIP Office received over 300 proposals as part of its competitive grant process and funded approximately 20% of these proposals. Of the $16.5 million awarded in Fiscal Year 2007 to anti-human trafficking programs, about $1.5 million was awarded to eight projects as a result of sole source grants.

FACT SHEETS
Report A Trafficking Victim Chart: Human Trafficking Defined U.S. Government Efforts to Fight Demand Fueling Human Trafficking Health Consequences of Trafficking in Persons USG Agencies' Roles to Combat TIP Trafficking and International Military Organizations Human Trafficking Rescuing Victims of Modern-Day Slavery Child Sex Tourism Child Soldiers Children Trafficked For Use As Camel Jockeys Human Trafficking for Forced Labor Link Between Prostitution and Sex Trafficking

Before being rescued by an Indian non-governmental organization affiliated with Free the Slaves, most of these children were forced to work on carpet or sari looms from morning to night. Some were bonded and some were born to bonded laborers who had received an "advance" against their birth. Initially fearful and withdrawn, the children have blossomed in the protected environment of this special school. Photo by Kay Chernush for the State Department. View more images in the photo gallery.