World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is July 30
What is WDATIP?
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) is a global campaign recognized each year on July 30 by the United Nations (UN) and international anti-trafficking partners like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign. WDATIP was established by the UN General Assembly declaring that such a day was necessary to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” This year will be the 10th WDATIP on July 30, 2024. Blue Campaign observes this day each year through awareness and educational efforts.
The 2024 WDATIP theme is "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking" to emphasize the significant population of children in human trafficking situations and the diverse ways children are exploited. The biennial 2022 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons provides a snapshot of the human trafficking data through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an overview of the response to the trafficking in persons at global, regional, and national levels.
Why Your Participation Matters
Blue Campaign partner and community stakeholder participation in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) on July 30 is crucial to amplify general awareness of human trafficking and especially how it is impacting vulnerable communities. This day of observance is a global effort to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of human trafficking and the need for collective action across industry, government, and non-profit entities. By participating and sharing the WDATIP messaging in July 2024, Blue Campaign partners can educate nationwide communities about human trafficking, share prevention information, and highlight resources to protect and advocate for people victimized by trafficking. Blue Campaign’s goal for WDATIP is to encourage partners and stakeholders to commit to doing their part to combat the crime and support trafficking victims and survivors in the United States and across the globe. Everyone plays a role in the fight against exploitation.
Blue Campaign is grateful for the massive impact of our partners and stakeholders whose active participation in WDATIP underscores the key role of awareness and education in the fight against this global crime.
Register for the WDATIP Webinar on July 30.
Time to Take Action: How to Recognize and Report Human Trafficking
In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign invites you to attend a webinar to learn how to best recognize and report potential cases of human trafficking. Hear from Blue Campaign leaders as they discuss what human trafficking is; common myths and misconceptions; indicators of potential trafficking situations; and resources to spread awareness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help prevent human trafficking in your community.
Include the below blurb in your personal, work, or community newsletters, bulletins, or email blasts to promote awareness and participation leading up to July 30.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is July 30
Every day, millions of men, women, and children across the globe are victimized by human traffickers. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime declared July 30 as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) to support international awareness of the counter-trafficking movement. This July will be the 10th WDATIP and the theme is "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking" to emphasize the significant population of children in human trafficking situations and the diverse ways children are exploited.
- Join Blue Campaign in a virtual human trafficking 101 training on July 30. English and Spanish webinars are open to the general public.
- Register for the English session: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PST)
- Register for the Spanish session: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST)
- Download and use the email signature and virtual backgrounds to spread everyday awareness throughout July.
- Spread the word on your social channels with ready-to-use graphics and captions using the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking.
- Empower others in your community to learn more and do their part to help combat trafficking in the U.S.
Play a role to help end trafficking.
Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Facebook, X, and Instagram and visit DHS.gov/BlueCampaign for more information about WDATIP upcoming events and other anti-human trafficking efforts throughout the year.
Download ready-to-use social media graphics to post on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. Use the below pre-written posts or create your own - don’t forget to use the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking and tag @DHSBlueCampaign! Promote WDATIP with a few posts throughout July and be sure to post on July 30!
Before July 30
- We are supporting the fight against #HumanTrafficking by raising awareness of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. Learn how you can make a difference: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/events-initiatives
- Anyone can be a victim of #HumanTrafficking – including children. Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. Bring awareness to this crime by participating in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. Learn how: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/events-initiatives
- July 30 is the 10th anniversary of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons! Save the date in your calendars and learn how you can help raise awareness of human trafficking: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/events-initiatives
- Join us on July 30 to help bring awareness to #HumanTrafficking with @DHSBlueCampaign. Use the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking and help shine light on trafficking in the U.S. and across the globe.
- Help us bring awareness to #HumanTrafficking on July 30 with @DHSBlueCampaign by using the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking to participate in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
On July 30
- Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. Bring awareness to #HumanTrafficking today. Learn more about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and how you can get involved from @DHSBlueCampaign: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/events-initiatives
- Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons! Help raise awareness about #HumanTrafficking. Learn more about how you can participate: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/events-initiatives
- We joined @DHSBlueCampaign today to raise awareness of #HumanTrafficking in the U.S. and around the world. Learn how you can participate in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking: dhs.gov/blue-campaign
- Today, we raise awareness of #HumanTrafficking. Join @DHSBlueCampaign in the fight against this crime: dhs.gov/blue-campaign #EndHumanTrafficking
If you participate in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by tagging @DHSBlueCampaign and using the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking, the image used can be repurposed for training, education, awareness, paid media, and TV purposes.
- Download the email signature to raise awareness on all your emails! Download and include the graphic below your regular email signature to share and encourage your colleagues to do their part.
- Download the virtual background to use on any Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or other meetings this July. Update your virtual background with this graphic today to maximize awareness through the end of the month.
