Taiwan keeps Tier 1 ranking in Trafficking in Persons Report
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Taiwan maintained its Tier 1 status for the 10th consecutive year in the “2019 Trafficking in Persons Report” published by the US Department of State on 20 June. The report confirmed that Taiwan meets the standards for the elimination of human trafficking, as well as highlighted Taiwan’s serious and sustained efforts in investigating trafficking, prosecuting offenders, protecting victims and raising awareness of the issue. Taiwan was one of the six countries in the Asia-Pacific to achieve Tier 1 status, alongside Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and South Korea. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior said the ranking is recognition of government efforts in safeguarding human rights and fulfilling its responsibility as a member of the international community.