Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Around the world, there are an estimated 20.9 million people currently being trafficked, with hundreds of thousands in the United States.Every year, we recount the journey our ancestors took from bondage to freedom. The Exodus story calls us to uphold the right of every individual to be free.That's why the Jewish Coalition Against Trafficking (JCAT) created a Jewish Community Statement of Values in the Fight Against Human Trafficking, signed by dozens of Jewish organizations, including the JLC, to guide us in this work. For the full statement of our values, click here.This year, Congress will consider the 2017 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act which, together with other legislation, will establish American priorities and allocate funds in the fight against human trafficking for the next 3-5 years.Share the Jewish Community Statement of Values in the Fight against Human Trafficking with your members of Congress and urge them to end human trafficking.No industry is immune to the scourge of human trafficking, and survivors often find themselves at the mercy of the criminal justice system. But our lawmakers will have the power to change that by passing and renewing legislation to prevent all forms of human trafficking, provide survivor centered services, and help survivors rebuild their lives.We believe that every human being deserves respect and dignity. Together, we can turn our values into reality.