News : Join Us in the Fight on World Day Against Trafficking July 30

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against the scourge of human trafficking. At the Iowa Secretary of State's Office, we are passionate about addressing this issue that often goes unnoticed, with survivors too often falling through the cracks of our society.

Human trafficking is a modern-day slavery that affects countless lives globally, including within our own communities. It is a heinous crime that robs individuals of their freedom and dignity. On this important day, we stand united to shine a light on this issue and advocate for change.

As part of our commitment, we are supporting initiatives like the Red Sand Project, which symbolizes our resolve to not overlook those affected by trafficking. By filling sidewalk cracks with red sand, we symbolically recognize the need to address this hidden problem and spread awareness. Join us in this symbolic gesture and share your photos using #RedSandProject to amplify our message.

It's crucial that we all play a role in combatting human trafficking. We invite you to learn more about how you can get involved and support survivors by visiting https://ibat.iowa.gov/. Together, we can create safer communities and ensure that everyone enjoys the freedom and safety they deserve. Let's stand together against human trafficking and make a lasting impact.