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New Training Programs Will Help Fight Trafficking in Persons

A unique new tool designed to fight trafficking in persons around the world is being officially launched this week by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the U.S. Department of State.

The new package of training programs aimed at immigration and law enforcement officials, legislators and nongovernmental organizations represents a "milestone in establishing a comprehensive global counter-trafficking strategy," said IOM spokesperson Jean-Philippe Chauzy. The training modules were developed by IOM, with funding from the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, and based on extensive experience in the field and feedback from participants in IOM pilot programs in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.   More

"Talk to Power" with Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen P. Hughes

Those interested to post comments and participate in the special "Talk to Power" with Under Secretary Hughes should have a Yahoo! ID . You can create one for free by going to this website:Yahoo!. Her responses will be posted Tuesday, Nov. 28.  

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U.S. - Malaysia Relations

• President George Bush: The United States and Malaysia-A Diverse and Expanding Partnership
• Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
• Under Secretary Karen Hughes
• Ambassador Christopher J. LaFleur
• Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei to Receive U.S. Funds for "Heart of Borneo" Project
• US Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
• 2006 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (Malaysia)
• Cultural Preservation
• Cultural Preservation Grants Support Projects in 76 Countries
• Friends of Malaysia (former U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers)
• Malaysian American Friendship Alumni Association (MAFAA)
• eBridge Malaysia (a newsletter promoting Malaysia in the U.S.)
• Bilateral Treaties and Other Agreements Between the U.S. and Malaysia
• Multilateral Treaties and Other Agreements Involving the U.S. and Malaysia
• Appendix (additional treaties in force)
  
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Recent Reports on International Issues

• 2006 International Religious Freedom Report
• 2006 International Religious Freedom Report - Malaysia
• 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report, released June 5, 2006
• 2006 Special 301 Report (Intellectual Property Rights Protection)
• Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2005 - 2006, released Apr. 5, 2006
• 2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Malaysia), released Mar. 8, 2006
• 2006 Trade Policy Agenda and 2005 Annual Report
• International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2006
• 2006 Index of Economic Freedom, released Jan 4, 2006
  
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