World Day Against Trafficking
Established in 2014, The World Day Against Trafficking of Persons is on July 30. This day aims to raise global awareness of disturbing developments and trends regarding human trafficking identified by the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime. Another purpose is to call on governments, law enforcement, and other entities to enhance the prevention of trafficking, identification and support of victims, and accountability for perpetrators.
In 2023, the central theme of World Day Against Trafficking is "Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Like we say around here all the time, everyone is valuable. Every life matters.
Did you know?
According to the most recent Global Report on Trafficking in Persons . . .
The number of detected victims fell for the first time in 20 years as the pandemic limits opportunities and potentially pushes trafficking further underground while constraining law enforcement capacities to target the crime.
Trafficking for sexual exploitation was less detected during the pandemic than it was previously.
Victims have relied on “self-rescue” as anti-trafficking responses have fallen short.
A global slowdown in convictions accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
There was increased impunity in home countries resulting in more victims trafficked to more destinations.
War and conflict offer hunting grounds for traffickers.
Climate change is increasing vulnerability to trafficking because events such as weather-induced disasters and crop loss due to drought are acting as a stress multiplier.
Boys and men account for a greater share of detected victims, as new forms of exploitation emerge.
Women and children suffer greater violence at the hands of traffickers.
More organized traffickers exploit more victims, with more violence and for longer periods of time.
Women are either more likely than men to be traffickers or more likely than men to be convicted.
How NMDC Is Commemorating World Day Against Trafficking 2023
We are not OK with those statistics. So we have a few upcoming events to educate about the scourge of human trafficking in our society and our world.
We know that knowledge is power. Through awareness, we can all become more alert and involved. Will you join us?
The Great Albuquerque Goosechase | July 23-30
During this week-long, team-based scavenger hunt, every team works together to earn points while exploring the city and learning more about human trafficking. Register here.
The Summit | July 27
Along with First Nations Community Healthsource, the New Mexico Dream Center is excited to host The Summit, a free human trafficking awareness and training event brought to you by United Way of Central New Mexico. Free CEUs are available. Register here.
We hope to see you at one or both events!
