[Stop-traffic] Trafficking Statistics

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Dear Bruce,

You can also find that statistic in the US Department of State 2003 Trafficking in Persons report.  You can access it on the web at: 

http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2003/

Peace
Liezl Tomas Rebugio

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004, RAHMAN Mizanur wrote:

> Dear Bruce, 
> I think you are refering to a statistics provided by U.S. Government. To my
> knowledge, Ambassador John R. Miller wrote an article in the "Washington
> Post" dated January 01, 2004;Page A25, where he mentioned (Quote)" The U.S.
> Government estimates that 800,000 to 900,000 men, women and Children are
> trafficked across international borders every year, including 18,000 to
> 20,000 into the United States. Some estimate total worldwide slavery to be
> in the millions." (unquote). I hope this information serves the purpose.
> Regards,
> ______________________________________
> Mizanur Rahman
> 
> 		-----Original Message-----
> 		From:	Shamima 
> 		Sent:	Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:28 AM
> 		To:	Shahid; Rina; Nahreen; Mizan; Shakil; Umbareen; Azad
> 		Subject:	FW: [Stop-traffic] Trafficking Statistics
> 
> 
> 
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> 		From:	stop-traffic-admin@friends-partners.org
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> <mailto:[mailto:stop-traffic-admin@friends-partners.org]>  On Behalf Of
> Bruce Gellerman
> 		Sent:	Thursday, January 22, 2004 12:59 AM
> 		To:	stop-traffic@friends-partners.org
> <mailto:stop-traffic@friends-partners.org> 
> 		Subject:	[Stop-traffic] Trafficking Statistics
> 
> 		I am trying to learn the origin of the fact/figure; "700,000
> people are sex trafficked each year" Does anyone know who originally came up
> with it and how the number was derived?
> 		Thanks,
> 
> 		Bruce Gellerman
> 		21 Hall Avenue
> 		Watertown, MA 02472-1226
> 		617.926.3332
> 		bgellerman@rcn.com <mailto:bgellerman@rcn.com> 
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