Across the globe and right here at home, millions of people are being exploited for profit. Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, affected some 24.9 million people in 2016 (the most recent year for which we have comprehensive data) and is estimated to be one of the most profitable forms of transnational crime.
The 2009 UCC Synod Resolution and 2011 Disciples Assembly Resolution against human trafficking urge congregations to engage in action to end human trafficking and to recognize today, January 11, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Resources for Human Trafficking Awareness Day and on human trafficking and specific actions you can take can be found here. Specifically, the 2019 Interfaith Toolkit on Human Trafficking provides background material as well as prayers and other faith and worship resources.
A list of Global Ministries’ projects addressing human trafficking can be found here.
Stay tuned throughout this Human Trafficking Awareness Week to learn more and for specific opportunities to give, pray and advocate for an end to human trafficking.