This year National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed on January 11, 2022, which is on Tuesday. The day aims at raising awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promoting and protecting their rights. Though the entire month of January has already been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, this day is specifically dedicated to awareness and prevention of illegal practice.
Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams
History of the day:
In 2007, the United States Senate ratified the resolution establishing January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In 2010, President Obama dedicated the entire month of January to awareness and prevention of human trafficking. Today, there are over 50 established organizations that globally combat this illegal practice, and more awareness has been raised than ever before.
Did you know that diamonds travel across the world before reaching jewelry stores? These sparkling…
Did you know that millions of homes in India rely on LPG cylinders every day…
The WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have announced the collaboration and it is aimed at…
Did you know that some creatures in nature can produce electricity just like a battery?…
HDFC ERGO General Insurance has officially announced the appointment of Parthanil Ghosh as its new…
India has overtaken the China to become the largest exporter of cotton products to the…