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10/16/2007--Introduced.Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2007 - Establishes the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan, which shall have as its primary responsibility: (1) reporting on progress made by the government of Sudan and nongovernmental organ

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Official Summary

10/16/2007--Introduced.
Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2007 - Establishes the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan, which shall have as its primary responsibility:
(1) reporting on progress made by the government of Sudan and nongovernmental organizations in identifying the location of slaves in Sudan and ensuring their freedom;
(2) working with the government of Sudan to ensure safe passage of freed slaves and family reunification;
(3) documenting existing cases of slavery and working to prevent new cases from occurring;
(4) ensuring that former slaves have access to basic education and skill training, as well as medical, social, and psychological support needed for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society;
(5) ensuring that those individuals responsible for slavery are brought to justice; and
(6) recommending U.S. government actions in response to the Sudanese government's inaction to eradicate slavery. Terminates the Commission six years after the initial appointment of all of the members.

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