by Juhu Thukral

and Melissa Ditmore, Independent consultant

October 2, 2012 - 8:47 am

We continue to push President Barack Obama to recognize trafficking for what it is and not get mixed up in the politics of advocates who are not as focused on addressing the climate of fear and coercion endured by so many workers around the world.

by Melissa Gira Grant, Independent Journalist

October 2, 2012 - 8:32 am

When you picture a human rights defender, are they carrying handcuffs? Are they removing you from your home or workplace and directing you into a police van?