The purpose of the hearing is to examine the scope and efficacy of OSCE and U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking for forced labor purposes; assess the effectiveness of legal anti-trafficking instruments in combating forced labor in selected member states, and the adequacy of resources dedicated to identifying victims of trafficking for forced labor, as compared with those directed at sexual trafficking. Witnesses may also be asked to suggest additional measures that OSCE states or the U.S. Government might employ to better address trafficking and the underlying factors that make people vulnerable to becoming TIP victims.
Members
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Ambasssador Mark P. Lagon
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
Ms. Charlotte M. Ponticelli
Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
Mr. Michael E. Feinberg
Acting Director, Office of International Affairs
Ms. Eva Biaudet
OSCE Special Representative; Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
OSCE
Mr. Roger Plant
Head, Special Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour
Programme on Promoting the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Dr. Kevin Bales
President
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