January 11th is National Human Trafficking awareness day.  

This day came to be in 2010, by presidential proclamation that not only January be National Human Trafficking awareness day but the entire month is dedicated of January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention.

“As we work to dismantle trafficking networks and help survivors rebuild their lives, we must also address the underlying forces that push so many into bondage. We must develop economies that create legitimate jobs, build a global sense of justice that says no child should ever be exploited, and empower our daughters and sons with the same chances to pursue their dreams. This month, I call on every nation, every community, and every individual to fight human trafficking wherever it exists. Let us declare as one that slavery has no place in our world, and let us finally restore to all people the most basic rights of freedom, dignity, and justice.”                                                                                                                                    -Barack Obama

The purpose of having the month being dedicated to this cause is to bring awareness to this evergrowing issue amongst the world. Approximately 800,000 people are trafficked each year. Even if we can help save 1% of that number that is 8000 women, children and men being saved from exploitation in some way.

The more we talk about the said issue the more lives can be saved and the more people will talk about the issue. It’s time we take a stand and help those who are victims and survivors of trafficking and exploitation.

To read the article about National Human Trafficking day click here

To read the presidential proclamation click here