The United States observes January 11 to educate the public on spotting modern slavery

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The United States observes January 11 to educate the public on spotting modern slavery

Observed annually on January 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day serves as a critical call to action for citizens to recognize and report the signs of modern-day exploitation.

The United States designates January 11 as a day to shine a light on the hidden epidemic of human trafficking. Established by the Senate in 2007, this observance focuses on educating the public that modern slavery exists in many forms, from forced labor to domestic servitude, often in plain sight.

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