Bangladesh Tour
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana — a French possession — remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: State Dept. on UN Security Council Visit to Washington, D.C.
The Security Council members will begin the day at the State Department, seeing Secretary Albright and other senior officials. They will then go to Capitol Hill for a tour, luncheon, and roundtable discussion hosted by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jesse Helms and Senator Joseph P. Biden, Jr. Later that day, White House Deputy National Security Advisor James Steinberg will host a meeting at the White House. That evening Secretary Albright will host a working dinner in the group's honor at the State Department. Discussions are expected to focus on UN reform and UN peacekeeping. ... [Read More]
Bhutan
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Independent travel is not permitted in Bhutan. Visitors are required to book travel through a registered tour operator in Bhutan. This may be done directly or through a travel agent abroad. Further information may be obtained through the Bhutanese Department of Tourism, P.O. Box 126, Thimphu, Bhutan, telephone +975-2-32351, 2-32352; fax +975-2-323695 or at www.tourism.gov.bt. Entry is available only via India, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, and Thailand. The border with China is closed. The minimum daily tariff is set by the Bhutanese Department of Tourism and cannot be negotiated. The rate includes all accommodations, all meals, transportation, services of licensed guides and porters, and cultural programs where and when available. The rate is the same for both cultural tours and treks. At thi ... [Read More]
Public Statements on South Asian Policy
1111--12/14/04 Kickoff for the 2005 India Jazz and Heritage Tour Indians and Americans Together Against HIV/AIDS ; Secretary Colin L. Powell; Treaty Room; Washington, DC ... [Read More]
Bhutan
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Independent travel is not permitted in Bhutan. Visitors are required to book travel through a registered tour operator in Bhutan. This may be done directly or through a travel agent abroad. Further information may be obtained through the Bhutanese Department of Tourism, P.O. Box 126, Thimphu, Bhutan, telephone +975-2-32351, 2-32352; fax +975-2-323695 or at www.tourism.gov.bt. Entry is available only via India, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, and Thailand. The border with China is closed. The minimum daily tariff is set by the Bhutanese Department of Tourism and cannot be negotiated. The rate includes all accommodations, all meals, transportation, services of licensed guides and porters, and cultural programs where and when available. The rate is the same for both cultural tours and treks. At thi ... [Read More]
CultureConnect: Ambassador Tours
• Ambassador Tours ... Mary Wilson in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, October 2003Mary Wilson traveled to Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil in early October on a tour of music, friendship and inspiration. As CultureConnect Ambassador, Mary made many new friends, some who had never seen an American, and encouraged young audiences to "Dare to Dream." Learn more!1 ... [Read More]
August
1111--08/16/04 Remarks During Tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Cincinnati, Ohio ... [Read More]
CultureConnect: Photos
• Ambassador Tours ... 111111 In Islamabad, the last stop on her Middle East diplomatic tour, Mary Wilson makes new friends and admires this beautiful capital city of Pakistan. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Most people avoid self-drive travel outside and around Dhaka due to traffic congestion, unpredictability of ferry services, constant crowds, and lack of public services. CLO helps facilitate “adventure” travel outside of Dhaka. Also, there is a local tour company that is proficient on arranging package tours throughout the country such as to the Sundarbans, visits to Hindu and Muslim ruins, and boat trips. ... Day trips to tourist sites outside of Dhaka are possible, with prearranged rest stops, usually at privately or corporately owned guesthouses. A few rest stops are maintained by the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, the national tourist organization, but they are limited to the main roads. Communications Telephones and TelecommunicationsLast Updated: 4/29/2004 3:20 AM ... [Read More]
Bangladesh
There are no restrictions on affiliation with international labor organizations, and unions and federations maintain a variety of such links. Trade unionists are required to obtain government clearance to travel to ILO meetings, but there were no reports that clearances were denied during the year. In addition in April 1999, immigration officials at the airport in Dhaka prevented 11 members of the Bangladesh Independent Garment Workers Union Federation (BIGUF) from departing the country to participate in an AFL-CIO-organized study tour in the Philippines, citing a requirement for government clearance. In October the Ministry of Labor issued the clearance, but it was too late for the BIGUF representatives to participate in the study tour. ... [Read More]
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