Press release February 23, 2015
Freedom House Supports “End Modern Slavery” Bill
Freedom House urgest the swift passage of the "End Modern Slavery Initiative” bill introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Washington
In response to the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the “End Modern Slavery Initiative” bill, sponsored by Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to combat human trafficking, Freedom House issued the following statement:
"Human trafficking is modern day slavery and is the starkest violation of freedom that exists," said Mark P. Lagon, president of Freedom House. “This legislation would create a nimble foundation that unites governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to combat slavery. I applaud Senators Corker and Menendez for their strong stand against trafficking, and I urge swift passage of this legislation."
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