State Department Requests Info for 2026 Trafficking in Persons Global Report
Published Date: 1/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants your help to gather info for the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which checks how well the U.S. and other countries fight human trafficking. If countries don’t meet the rules, they might lose some U.S. aid. Send your input by February 27, 2026, to help shape this important report and protect victims worldwide.
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