Recognizing
World Day Against Trafficking In Persons

Each year, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed on July 30, serves as a day to raise awareness and educate others about the thousands who are being trafficked and exploited.

This year's theme of “Use and Abuse of Technology" is also a powerful reminder of the continued threats that our children face. While the internet has been a positive catalyst for innovation, never before has it been easier for traffickers to contact youth. ECPAT-USA has multiple resources to help you prevent online exploitation:

• Guides to Internet Safety for youth, educators, and parents and guardians contain everything you need to know about how to keep your family safe. Access them for free now.

• The Social Identity Quest is designed to challenge teens to make choices and build skills to reduce risks they may encounter on the internet. Access the program for free, including conversation guides with parents/guardians and educators, online now.

We are also excited to announce several new initiatives that launched this week in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. 

We encourage everyone to take action to prevent exploitation today. Raise awareness on social media (don’t forget to tag @ECPATUSA so we can share your message!) or make a meaningful contribution to our child protection programs. Together, we can create a world in which no child is bought, sold, or used for sex.