• World day against trafficking
- simoneworthing
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 31
Today is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. It’s an annual event globally observed on 30 July. The day was established on 18 December by the United Nations General Assembly with the desire to raise awareness and promote the protection of the rights of trafficking victims.
The Salvation Army has been part of the fight against human trafficking and slavery for 140 years. What began as a local response to the sexual exploitation of women and girls 140 years ago has since evolved into a global strategy committed to dismantling modern slavery and human trafficking.
To learn more about the international Salvation Army’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking, click here.
To read Amy's story, click here.
Human trafficking continues to be a global threat driven by organised crime. More and more victims are being trafficked every year, across greater distances, with greater violence, for longer periods of time and for greater profit. From 2020 to 2023, there were more than 200,000 detected victims globally, which is just the tip of the iceberg. The actual number of unreported cases is believed to be significantly higher.
In Australia, The Salvation Army’s response to this global scourge includes a safe house, the Additional Referral Pathway (ARP) for crisis support and referrals and survivor leadership programs. It also includes advocacy work, programs such as supply chain mapping, training for frontline workers and participation in national and regional anti-trafficking coalitions.
For more information about The Salvation Army Australia's fight against human trafficking and modern slavery, click here.
For more information about the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, click here.
