in response to a reporter's question, undersecretary of state sarah sewall denied the tpp influenced malaysia's rating. >> this has been questioned by groups and members of congress. did that come into play at all? >> no. it reflects the assessment of foreign government assessments to comply with minimum standards to the elimination of trafficking. those standards are spelled out. those are the standards applied based on reporting gathered during the course of the year. amy the united states also : upgraded the human trafficking rating of cuba. amnesty international says mexico is facing a crisis of enforced disappearances. the statement came after the associated press reported authorities have found at least 60 mass graves with 129 bodies in the southern state of iguala since the disappearance of 43 students there 10 months ago. anti-choice hackers have reportedly released planned parenthood's website databases and employee email addresses in a targeted attack. the hack comes after anti-choice activists released edited videos that appear to show planned parenthood doctors discussing

and sarah sewall. it is really a task that is brought together by every division, every office, every mission of the entire state department. this report is the product of really an entire year-long effort. these folks will leave here today and will begin next year's report. and it is a constant process of following up with the employees of our diplomatic posts around the world, gathering facts information, and helping to lay it out. and this report is important because it really is one of the best means that we have, as individuals, to speak up for adults and children who lack any effective platform whatsoever through which they are able to speak for themselves. because of its credibility, this report is also a source of validation and inspiration to activists on every single continent who are striving to end the scourge of modern slavery. i want to emphasize, as i did last month when we issued a report on our human rights observations around the world, the purpose of this document is not to scold, no