Our Mission
The TIP Office leads the Department’s global efforts to combat human trafficking through the prosecution of traffickers, the protection of victims, and the prevention of human trafficking by: objectively analyzing government efforts and identifying global trends, engaging in and supporting strategic bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, targeting foreign assistance to build sustainable capacity of governments and civil society, advancing the coordination of federal anti-trafficking policies across agencies, managing and leveraging operational resources to achieve strategic priorities, and engaging and partnering with civil society, the private sector, and the public to advance the fight against human trafficking.
The Latest
United States and Cote d’Ivoire Meetings Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Negotiations
Officials from the United States and Côte d’Ivoire will hold a series of meetings over the coming months to discuss the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non-binding multi-year plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Côte d’Ivoire.
Policy Issues
- Child Protection Compact Partnerships
- U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking
- Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking
- Protections for Domestic Workers
- Know Your Rights
Child Protection Compact Partnerships
Multi-year programs supporting bilateral negotiated partnerships with other governments to bolster local efforts to address child trafficking in select countries.
Learn More Child Protection Compact PartnershipsU.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking
A formal platform for human trafficking survivors to advise the federal government on anti-trafficking policies and programs.
Learn More U.S. Advisory Council on Human TraffickingPublic-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking
A formal platform for representatives of nonprofit groups, academia, and nongovernmental organizations to advise the federal government on prevention, eradication, identification, and victim services.
Learn More Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human TraffickingProtections for Domestic Workers
A package of model documents to help prevent abuses in domestic work around the world.
Learn More Protections for Domestic WorkersKnow Your Rights
If you are coming to the United States to work or study, we are confident that you will have a pleasant and rewarding stay. If you should encounter any problems, however, know that you have rights and can get help.
Learn More Know Your Rights