• Nov 27, 2020
Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri is excited to welcome The Weight of Blood author Laura McHugh as their featured speaker at next month s meeting, and you re invited (virtually, of course)! Guest: NANETTE WARD | Also, in a non-pandemic year, CCUA s annual Harvest Hootenanny is held outdoors with many in attendance. Since that s not possible this year, the event - temporarily known as the Holiday Harvest Hootenanny - is going online, live from the Blue Note in Columbia. BILLY POLANSKY tells us how how it ll work. (4:19) November 27, 2020
Published: Saturday, 02 January 2021 05:48
January 2, 2021 - On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed January 2021 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Human trafficking is a horrific assault on human dignity that affects people in the United States and around the world. It tears apart communities, fuels criminal activity, and threatens the national
security of the United States. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to eradicate this abhorrent evil, to support victims and survivors, and to hold traffickers accountable for their heinous crimes.
Tragically, through force, fraud, and coercion, human traffickers deprive millions of victims of their unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Often referred to as “modern slavery,” this intolerable blight on society involves exploitation for labor or sex and affects people of all ages, genders, races, religio
Proclamation on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2021
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Human trafficking is a horrific assault on human dignity that affects people in the United States and around the world. It tears apart communities, fuels criminal activity, and threatens the national security of the United States. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to eradicate this abhorrent evil, to support victims and survivors, and to hold traffickers accountable for their heinous crimes.
Tragically, through force, fraud, and coercion, human traffickers deprive millions of victims of their unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Often referred to as “modern slavery,” this intolerable blight on society involves exploitation for labor or sex and affects people of all ages, genders, races, religions, and nationalities. As the United States continues to lead the global fight against human traffic
January in Arizona is âHuman Trafficking Prevention Monthâ
#EndTrafficking Human trafficking hotline (Source: KTRE Staff) By Joshua Morales | January 2, 2021 at 11:26 AM MST - Updated January 4 at 7:58 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - January in Arizona is officially âHuman Trafficking Prevention Month,â as proclaimed by Gov. Doug Ducey.
This is a step forward by the Governorâs Office of Youth, Faith & Family in its effort to aid in ending trafficking, and protecting the rights, freedom and dignity of victims.
Human trafficking is considered a form of slavery, and it can affect anyone; but it particularly victimizes vulnerable populations and puts a strain on communities everywhere.
Cecilia Abbott Announces Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced Tuesday that the Governor s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host a statewide interfaith Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 11 to January 17, 2021.
Texas Week of Prayer will coincide with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and is meant to serve as a call to action to faith-based communities to not only pray for human trafficking victims, but to recognize the signs of trafficking, work to prevent it, and support survivors.
The Week of Prayer will start with a virtual interfaith event at 6 PM January 11 on