When is World Day against Trafficking in Persons?
World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2027 is on Friday
Friday, July 30, 2027
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The World Day against Trafficking in Persons is a UN day that raises awareness of human trafficking, the crime of exploiting people through force, fraud or coercion, and calls for better protection and support for its victims.
About World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Human trafficking means recruiting, moving or holding people through threats, force, deception or abuse of power in order to exploit them. Under the UN Trafficking in Persons Protocol, that exploitation includes sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery or similar practices, servitude and the removal of organs. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) notes that almost every country is affected, whether as a place victims come from, pass through or are taken to.
The UN General Assembly designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons in resolution 68/192, adopted on December 18, 2013, to be observed every year beginning in 2014. The resolution framed the day as a way to raise awareness of victims' situation and to promote and protect their rights. The same resolution recalled the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, which the Assembly had adopted on July 30, 2010.
UNODC, which oversees the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its trafficking protocol, leads the observance and runs the Blue Heart Campaign, whose symbol stands for solidarity with victims. It also manages the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons, which supports groups that help survivors.
The 2026 theme, "Trapped Behind the Scam," focused on people lured by fake job offers abroad and then forced to run online fraud operations from guarded scam compounds, a form of trafficking UNODC has tracked closely in East and South-East Asia.
Sources: United Nations: World Day against Trafficking in Persons, UNODC: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, General Assembly resolution 68/192 (2013), National Human Trafficking Hotline (US). How we check dates.
How to mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons
- Learn the common warning signs of trafficking, such as someone who isn't allowed to keep their own ID, can't leave their job or owes an ever-growing debt to an employer.
- Be cautious about job offers abroad that seem too good to be true, and share UNODC's online safety tips with young people in your family.
- Ask where the products you buy most often come from and whether the companies publish information on forced labor in their supply chains.
- Support a vetted organization that provides shelter, legal help or job training to trafficking survivors.
- Share the UN's #EndHumanTrafficking campaign materials or the Blue Heart symbol to help spread awareness.
World Day against Trafficking in Persons dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
| 2026 | Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, July 30, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, July 30, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, July 30, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, July 30, 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, July 30, 2031 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2027?
World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2027 is on Friday, July 30, 2027. It falls on July 30 every year. In 2028, it is on Sunday, July 30, 2028.
What should I do if I think someone is being trafficked?
If anyone is in immediate danger, call local emergency services. In the US, the National Human Trafficking Hotline takes calls 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 or texts at 233733; in other countries, contact the police or a national anti-trafficking hotline.
Is human trafficking the same as migrant smuggling?
No. Smuggling is helping someone cross a border illegally, usually with their agreement, and it ends on arrival. Trafficking is about exploiting a person, does not require crossing a border and can happen within a person's own country.
Is World Day against Trafficking in Persons a public holiday?
No. World Day against Trafficking in Persons is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.