World Day against Trafficking in Persons Date in the current year: July 30, 2024

Human trafficking is the trade of humans; international conventions condemn it as a grave violation of human rights. The purposes of trafficking in humans include, but are not limited to, sexual slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, servitude, forced marriage, removal of organs etc. Trade in people can occur both within a victim's country of origin and abroad.

At any given time, about 2.5 million people are affected by human trafficking. Almost every country in the world is involved in trafficking, whether as a country of origin, destination or transit for human trade victims.

World Day against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of the situation of men, women and children who have fallen victims to human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. UN Member States, international organizations, and civil society are encouraged to organize appropriate events that highlight the main issues of trafficking in persons.