National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January 11, Thursday
The Problem of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking affects millions of people around the world, regardless of their gender, age, or social status. The main forms of human trafficking include:
Forced labor. The use of people in harsh and dangerous work without their consent, often in exploitative conditions.
Sexual exploitation. The involvement of people, including children, in the sex industry against their will.
Child labor. The use of children in harsh working conditions or their exploitation for profit.
Selling people for use in military conflicts. Forcing them to participate in armed conflicts or to be used as slaves.
Events Held on This Day
Information Campaigns. Organizations and government agencies hold various events and activities to inform the public about the scale and dangers of human trafficking. Educational programs and trainings for law enforcement, social workers and other stakeholders play an important role.
Awareness-raising activities. Various community groups and human rights organizations hold seminars, lectures and discussions to raise awareness among the population.
Support for Victims of Human Trafficking. This day also includes activities to provide assistance and rehabilitation to victims of human trafficking. Organizations offer support to victims, including psychological and legal assistance, as well as assistance in returning to normal life.
Online Campaigns and Social Media. Activists use social media and the Internet to conduct information campaigns, urging people to learn more about the problem of human trafficking and participate in its prevention.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in other years
- 2021 January 11, Monday
- 2022 January 11, Tuesday
- 2023 January 11, Wednesday
- 2025 January 11, Saturday