07/30/2025
Today, July 30, we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
The theme this year is "Human Trafficking is Organized Crime- End the Exploitation," which highlights the neglected crime of trafficking for forced criminality. This theme focuses on protecting, rather than punishing, victims of this abuse.
People are trafficked around the globe daily- often migrants, youth and children. They can be coerced into crimes such as online scams, drug trafficking and theft. They are then criminalized without support.
Traffickers have turned to social media and gaming platforms to target, groom and recruit their victims. Teaching your children internet safety must be a top priority,
In human trafficking, criminals profit from human suffering. It has become a critical threat to global security, democracy, governance and human rights. This day aims at dismantling these crime networks and aim toward survivor-centered justice.
According to the United Nations' International Labour Organization, human traffickers victimize an estimated 27.6 million people worldwide.
Use your voice. Raise awareness. Protect the vulnerable. July 30 is our day to stand against trafficking.
