World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025 Observed on July 30.
Important Days
Every year on July 30, the world observes the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, established by the United Nations in 2013. The 2025 theme—“Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation”—emphasizes dismantling global trafficking networks and protecting survivors through justice-system reforms and victim‑centred approaches.
- In his official message, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres described human trafficking as one of the world’s fastest-growing organized crimes. He urged global unity to end impunity, choke off illicit profits, and strengthen criminal justice systems to protect the vulnerable.
- According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), from 2020 to 2023 over 200,000 victims were detected worldwide—only the visible ones. Globally, more than 50 million people remain enslaved, with women and girls accounting for over 70% and children making up nearly 38% of detected cases.
- The 2025 campaign theme underscores that trafficking is a structured criminal enterprise. It calls for reforming legal and enforcement frameworks, from prosecution to victim support. Central to the theme is developing victim‑centred approaches to dismantle syndicates and curb exploitation.
Main Point :- (i) To mark the day in India, Andhra Pradesh Police launched awareness initiatives and established a Victim Support Unit under the Women and Child Safety Wing. In Bihar, Police initiated a two‑week mission titled 'Operation Naya Savera' from July 31 to August 14, rescuing over 600 minors and arresting 144 traffickers since January 2025. Human chains, workshops, and rescue campaigns were organized in multiple regions.
(ii) NGOs and civil society groups formed public rallies—such as human chains near railway stations—and launched sports-based empowerment programs like hockey training in Jharkhand to help vulnerable adolescent girls build life skills and resilience against trafficking. Community leaders and survivors participated actively to raise awareness at the grassroots.
(iii) The Blue Heart Campaign and global observances offer ways to support victims and advocate for change. Stakeholders are encouraged to educate themselves, report suspected trafficking, support survivor shelters, and lobby for stringent legal measures. Social media platforms promote hashtags like #EndHumanTrafficking, #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, and #SupportSurvivors to amplify the message.
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