The 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report on 177 nations 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.

Please visit the US Department of State website to view the complete report as well as remarks from Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, Maria Ontero, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large, Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Person, and Laura Germino, Anti-Slavery Campaign, Coalition of the Immokalee Workers.

Every year, the U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons highlights the efforts of individuals from all over the world who work tirelessly to ensure that every person, no matter one's nation of origin or standing in society, is able to pursue a life of freedom.  This year, Laura Germino of the Anti-Slavery Campaign with the Coalition of the Immokalee Workers was the first-ever Trafficking in Persons Hero from the United States. Please visit the following sites for more details about Laura's work and the TIP Ceremony.