End Human Trafficking Day 2023: Date, Theme, Quotes, Significance, History

Human trafficking is a grave crime against humanity that forces women, children and men into some demeaning labor including forced sex. More than 225,000 victims of human trafficking were detected all over the world since 2003, according to the report by UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). However, the count was detected to be much higher when individual countries reported their numbers.

Already it has been enough and there is an urgent need to stop this crime. Watching the seriousness of the issue, in 2013, the UN declared 30 July to be observed as End Human Trafficking Day every year. The aim is to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights.

End Human Trafficking Day 2023

End Human Trafficking Day 2023 Date

Below mentioned are the upcoming dates for End Human Trafficking Day for the next 5 years.

End Human Trafficking Day 2023 Significance

Almost every country, from developed to developing to underdeveloped is affected by the problem of human trafficking. Either they are a country of origin, transit or destination, but in any case they are not untouched by this heinous crime. To raise awareness against the situation, it is important to dedicate a day entirely towards this situation.

There are certain Protocols being implied by UNODC, a guardian of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) to assist the States in implementing Prevention, Suppression and Punishment of Trafficking in Persons, known as Trafficking in Persons Protocol.

History of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

In 2006, a coordination meeting of international organizations working was hosted by the Government of Japan to counter trafficking in persons. The efforts were joined by ILO, IOM, UNICEF, UN Women, UNHCR and UNODC and Inter-Agency Coordination Group Against Human Trafficking (ICAT) was formally established in March 2007.

This was the first major step towards ending human trafficking. In 2010, the General Assembly adopted the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, urging Governments worldwide to take measures to defeat this scourge. Finally in 2013, a resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly that designated July 30 to be observed as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. The first End Human Trafficking Day was thus observed in 2014 and has been observed ever since then.

Need to Observe End Human Trafficking Day 2023

Human trafficking is a slap on humanity and grave insult of human rights. As a human being, it is everyone’s responsibility to make sure that they never condemn this crime or support it in any way.

To make people more and more aware about the seriousness of the crime, it is important to observe End Human Trafficking Day.

Theme for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023

There is a theme for observing End Human Trafficking Day every year and the theme for 2023 is“Reach every victim of trafficking”.

Traffickers use internet and social media as a tool to recruit, exploit, and control victims, organize their transport, identify, groom and recruit victims and advertise services provided by victims. The list goes on and steps need to be taken to control the situation and that is what the theme will focus on.

Top Ten Quotes on End Human Trafficking Day

1. “Freedom is not a privilege, it’s a right. Together, we can end human trafficking and ensure that every person’s liberty is protected.” #EndHumanTrafficking #FreedomMatters
2. “In the pursuit of justice and compassion, we stand united against human trafficking, forging a path towards a world free from exploitation and cruelty.” #EndTrafficking #UnityInAction
3. “Every life holds immeasurable value, and no one should be traded as a commodity. Let’s join hands to break the chains and liberate those enslaved.” #BreakTheChains #ValueEveryLife
4. “The road to freedom may be long and arduous, but we must journey together to abolish human trafficking and create a brighter future for all.” #AbolishTrafficking #JourneyToFreedom
5. “Hope shines through the darkest of days, inspiring us to rescue those trapped in the shadows of human trafficking and restore their faith in humanity.” #RestoreHope #ShineBrightly
6. “Courageous hearts speak for the voiceless, challenge the oppressors, and champion the cause of ending human trafficking.” #CourageAgainstTrafficking #ChampionForChange
7. “Every step taken towards ending human trafficking is a step closer to a world where freedom reigns and dignity is safeguarded.” #StepTowardsFreedom #DignityPrevails
8. “Let our actions today echo through generations, leaving a legacy of compassion, justice, and freedom from the chains of human trafficking.” #LegacyOfFreedom #CompassionInAction
9. “United we stand, unyielding against human trafficking, breaking barriers, and creating a future where exploitation is but a distant memory.” #UnitedAgainstTrafficking #BarrierBreakers
10. “In the fight to end human trafficking, we are not just advocates; we are liberators, empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and write a new chapter of hope and resilience.” #LiberatorsOfHope #ReclaimingLives

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