World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: 30 July

Current Context: On July 30, 2024, we observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

• The campaign emphasizes the urgent need to end child trafficking globally.
• Children constitute a significant proportion of trafficking victims, with girls being disproportionately affected.
• Notably, 1 in 3 victims of human trafficking worldwide is a child.
• Moreover, children are twice as likely to face violence during trafficking compared to adults.
• Regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean bear a disproportionate burden, with children making up 60% of detected trafficking victims.

Question:

1 What is the theme for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in 2024?

• A) “End Child Trafficking Globally”
• B) “Protecting Vulnerable Populations”
• C) “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”
• D) “Combating Human Trafficking Worldwide”

Answer: C) On July 30, 2024, we observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.”