World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 Date and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day That Calls for Actions Against Human Trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is an annual observance that is marked across the globe on July 30. This day is designated by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about human trafficking, which is a grave violation of human rights affecting millions of people worldwide. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons also highlights the plight of trafficking victims and promotes their rights and well-being. According to data by the UN, globally, one in three victims of human trafficking is a child, and the majority of these trafficked children are girls.

Some of the reasons for child trafficking include poverty, insufficient support for unaccompanied minors in the face of increasing migration and refugee flows, armed conflicts, dysfunctional families, and lack of parental care. This year, we observe the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 Date

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 is celebrated on July 30.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 Theme

Each year, the UN often selects a specific theme to focus on different aspects of human trafficking. This year, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 theme is ‘Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking’.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons History

Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers. In a bid to highlight the issue and come up with collective actions to mitigate it, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in its resolution A/RES/68/192.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Significance

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is an important day that underscores the necessity of international cooperation to effectively tackle human trafficking. On this day, various events, campaigns, and activities are organised globally to educate the public about the issues surrounding human trafficking. These events include sharing stories of survivors, promoting preventive measures, and advocating for stronger laws and policies to combat trafficking.

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