What is shine a light on slavery?

Shine a Light on Slavery Day On February 13th, 2020 the End It Movement, a “coalition of leading organizations in the fight for Freedom,” is asking everyone to draw a red “X” on their hand in order to raise awareness of human trafficking modern-day enslavement.

What month is human trafficking month?

January
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month . Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.

What day is end movement?

Millions are trapped, trafficked, and exploited. Join ECPAT-USA and #ENDITMOVEMENT on Thursday, February 25, 2021, to shine a light on trafficking and exploitation.

Who started the end it movement?

Two teenage sisters, Frankye and Tommye Koontz, are just a few of the many people who have taken it upon themselves to share the END IT Movement in their community. Frankye and Tommye first heard about the movement at a Christian Conference in Atlanta called Passion.

What is the END IT Movement about?

END IT Movement is a coalition of the world’s leading organizations and everyday people united by the hope of putting an end to slavery and human trafficking in our lifetime.

What is the color for human trafficking?

color blue
11, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join community members across the nation to raise awareness and show support by wearing the color blue on this day – the color for human trafficking prevention. You can also spread awareness on social media by posting a photo of you wearing blue or sharing resources.

What are the top 10 states for human trafficking?

Here are the 10 states with the highest rates of human trafficking:

  • Nevada (7.38 per 100k)
  • Mississippi (5.00 per 100k)
  • Florida (4.04 per 100k)
  • Ohio (3.84 per 100k)
  • Georgia (3.81 per 100k)
  • Delaware (3.81 per 100k)
  • California (3.80 per 100k)
  • Missouri (3.77 per 100k)

Why is it called A21?

In 2008, Caine and her husband founded The A21 Campaign, a nonprofit that focuses on sex trafficking in southeastern Europe. The name comes from the organization’s goal to abolish injustice in the 21st century.

Is today Human Trafficking Awareness Day?

January 11th
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th.