Harold D’Souza attends the U.S. Advisory Annual Report at Washington DC
USA: Harold D’Souza member of The United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking appointed by President Donald Trump launched its first Annual Report 2019 on May 8th, at Washington DC.
The U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is comprised of eight survivor leaders who bring their expertise and experience to advise and provide recommendations to the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) to improve federal anti-trafficking policies.
This auspicious event was attended by prestigious dignitaries from The White House, PITF agencies, survivors, non-profit organizations and various community members across the nation and globe.
D’Souza shared; “This annual report provides actionable recommendations to U.S. government agencies on efforts nationally and internationally, and as agencies collaborate with state, local, and tribal governments, NGOs, faith-based organizations, community members, businesses, philanthropists, and the survivor community. It is organized by the Council’s two working committees focused on underserved populations and survivor-informed leadership.
The survivor-led organization is built on seven principles like a rainbow on the sky visible to the world with a vision, mission and passion on; consistency, continuity, change, creativity, courage, compassion and collaboration”, spoke Honorable Harold D’Souza.
Council Vice-Chair, Honorable Robert Lung said; “We thank President Donald Trump, Advisor Ivanka Trump, Ambassador John Richmond, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Members of Congress, and White House staff, all of whom assisted to the provision of this honorable platform for survivors of human trafficking to contribute their expertise in the United States.”
“Survivor-led organization should be engaged, encouraged, empowered and employed within and outside the United States based on their knowledge of expertise, experience and education” shared Harold D’Souza.
Human trafficking remains a scourge in our country and the world. It devastates individuals, families, and communities. While much work remains to be done to bring traffickers to justice, protect victims, and ensure survivors long-term prosperity.
