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GA HR1649
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Pam Stephenson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes January 9, 2018, as "Georgia Stands with the United Nations Human Trafficking Awareness Day" by the Georgia House of Representatives
- Commends the Organization of World Leaders, Trinity Girls Network Corp., the United Nations Global Awards, and Trinity International University of Ambassadors for their advocacy against human trafficking
- Acknowledges that an estimated 12.3 million adults and children worldwide are in forced labor, bonded labor, or forced prostitution, with approximately 80% of victims being women and girls and 50% under age 18
- Identifies Atlanta as a prime location for human trafficking due to its status as a major national and international transportation corridor
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Georgia Stands with the United Nations Human Trafficking Awareness Day; January 9, 2018; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/23/2018
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