Release of the Seventh Annual Trafficking in Persons Report

14 June 2007

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice released on June 12 the seventh annual Trafficking in Persons Report produced by the U.S. Department of State. "More and more countries are coming to see human trafficking for what it is -- a modern-day form of slavery that devastates families and communities around the world. Much of the growing desire to fight this crime is due in no small part to our annual Trafficking in Persons Report. The report's purpose is to raise awareness, to highlight best practices and to inspire governments to take action against trafficking. I am pleased that this year's report covers more countries than ever before -- 164 in total."  To read the country narrative for Poland, click here.