Carson City's Xquisite hosts National Human Trafficking Prevention Day event Jan. 11
On January 11th, Xquisite is bringing community leaders together to share a message of unity, strategy, and empowerment.
It is important to us that Nevada leads the way in the fight against Human Trafficking, to be known for this, instead of being known as the only state in the union where prostitution is still legal, creating a breeding ground for this crime.
During this event leaders will highlight what they would like to see in the 2023 plans for Nevada, when it comes to awareness about human trafficking in our neighborhoods, and the ecosystem of support we must improve on, for survivors of this heinous crime.
Speakers will include: Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, U.S Senator for Nevada Jacky Rosen, Survivor and Activist Rebekah Charleston, and more.
Human trafficking, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. It not only represents a threat to international peace and security but also undermines the rule of law, robs millions of their dignity and freedom, enriches transnational criminals and terrorists, and threatens public safety and national security everywhere.
There are estimated to be more than 24.9 million people — adults and children — subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States.
As of 2020, Nevada had the second-highest rate of human trafficking in the country at around 6 per 100,000, according to the number of human trafficking cases reported and recorded by the National Human Trafficking Hotline divided by Nevada’s total population. Nevada is beat only by Mississippi for the highest rate of human trafficking in the country.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 raises awareness of the persistent issue of human trafficking.
Though the entire month of January has already been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, this day is specifically dedicated to awareness and prevention of the illegal practice.
Xquisite hopes this event will bring awareness and motivation to our communities to fight against human trafficking, learn the facts, and support survivors that are living among us every day.
Join us on January 11th, 2023 in downtown Carson City at 11:00AM, this event is open to the public and we invite you to listen and learn more. Go to Xquisite.org/events to RSVP.