Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed on January 11th each year to raise awareness of the issue of human trafficking and encourage action to combat it. The day serves as a reminder of the need for continued efforts to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Organizations and individuals around the world mark the day through events, social media campaigns, and other activities to raise awareness of the issue.

 

New alliance (Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in SWLA) formed to combat human trafficking – American Press
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New alliance (Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in SWLA) formed to combat human trafficking – American Press

Published 11:45 am Thursday, September 21, 2023  Southwest Louisiana is a target for human traffickers due to its location on the I-10 corridor between Houston and New Orleans. To combat human trafficking in the area, local, state and federal partners have collaborated to create the Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in SWLA. This was announced…

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Sunday
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Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Sunday

Young depressed woman, domestic violence and rape. stop abusing violence, human trafficking, stop violence against women, Human is not a product. Stop women abuse, Human rights violations. In preparation for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Story County Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Quinn are working together…

Prayer rally at St. Anthony’s church marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Prayer rally at St. Anthony’s church marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Included were politicians along with the various groups joining sex trafficking survivors and their champions, coming together to urge Congress to pass legislation to help end this crime. In Manteca, a group gathered on short notice in front of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at noon to show their support in prayer. “We may…

Ao Dai Day – Human trafficking awareness day
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Ao Dai Day – Human trafficking awareness day

Toronto Human Trafficking Awareness Day, May 14th. May 14th, 2023 is Toronto’s 7th annual Ao Dai Day, in support of raising awareness against Human Trafficking. We have a Flag raising event at City Hall Toronto to help raise awareness of all forms of human trafficking. We cannot do this alone without the help of everyone….

LATS recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day during Try Transit Week – KCCU
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LATS recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day during Try Transit Week – KCCU

Lawton Area Transit system is celebrating Try Transit Week. On Friday they were set up at the Lawton Farmers Market for Human Trafficking Awareness Day with the Rolling Oklahoma Classroom, also known as the ROC Bus. Tony Hansley, head of Marketing and Innovation says they teamed up with Red Cord and the ROC Bus to…

Lawton Area Transit System honors human trafficking awareness day
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Lawton Area Transit System honors human trafficking awareness day

In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness day, the LATS hosted the Oklahoma Transit Association’s Rolling Oklahoma Classroom bus; which is designed to help bring awareness to trafficking, as well as provide training for transit workers on how to prevent it. LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – Try Transit Week – a time when the Lawton Area Transit…

Local CWL Council determined to help combat human trafficking – SaskToday.ca
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Local CWL Council determined to help combat human trafficking – SaskToday.ca

SASKATOON – Members of the Catholic Women’s League Canada St. Anne Parish Council are working towards raising awareness on the issue of human trafficking, believing that the community needs to unite to combat this heinous act. Last month, the CWL Canada St. Anne Parish Council held a flag-raising event to inform the community about the…

Indigenous-led safe space for vulnerable women receives over $1.5M in funding from … – CBC
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Indigenous-led safe space for vulnerable women receives over $1.5M in funding from … – CBC

Velma’s House, an Indigenous-led safe space for women and gender-diverse people at risk of violence and exploitation, will get over $1.5 million in new funding, the provincial government announced Thursday. The operating funds for the Ka Ni Kanichihk facility, which provides access to basic needs such as shelter, meals and hygiene supplies, were announced on Human Trafficking…

Provincial funding will educate the public about human trafficking, says justice minister
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Provincial funding will educate the public about human trafficking, says justice minister

This past week, the Manitoba government offered a significant financial boost for a national awareness campaign drawing attention to the issues surrounding human trafficking. The province announced on Wednesday that it will provide $100,000 to the Joy Smith Foundation to help expand its public education efforts. “Sex trafficking is a growing concern in communities across Manitoba, particularly…