I am honored to share that CDM was just awarded the Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
The award ceremony happened a few moments ago during the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF). The ceremony included Senior White House officials and principals from 20 participating PITF agencies, including Merrick Garland, Alejando Mayorkas and Xavier Becerra. I was honored to attend the White House ceremony with CDM Board President Cori Alonso-Yoder to receive the award from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on behalf of CDM.
The award, signed by President Biden, states that CDM was selected “for its outstanding record of assisting thousands of migrant workers to defend their rights and its years of tireless advocacy and organizing to advance a more just and humane migration process free of forced labor and other forms of exploitation.” This great honor is a testament to the commitment, heart, and creativity of our staff, Board of Directors, alumni and volunteers; the strength of the Migrant Defense Committee members and the constant encouragement of our incredible supporters. This recognition belongs to us all.
Each and every one of us has a part to play in combating human exploitation and abuse. And CDM is determined to keep doing its part by empowering migrant workers and supporting them in their fight for justice by holding human traffickers accountable.
This award, along with several recent wins for migrant workers, has truly energized all of us at CDM! With your help, we are building a world where migrant worker rights are respected and laws and policies reflect their voices and experiences.
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