Every year on July 30, the United Nations (UN) recognizes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
This international day was proclaimed by the UN’s 2013 General Assembly, which coincided with the 2013 ELCIC’s National Convention commitment to address human trafficking.
The ELCIC stands alongside the UN and others in lifting up World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Our Full Communion partner, the Anglican Church of Canada also has a number of resources on addressing human trafficking, including Freedom Sunday.
Other resources for July 30 include:
- Statement from Canada’s Minster of Public Safety on the 2025 theme: Human Trafficking is an Organized Crime
- The United Nations has prepared resources on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. These resources include information on the Blue Heart Campaign – the image featured prominently in the campaign logo.
- The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking – a national charity dedicated to ending all types of human trafficking in Canada
- KAIROS Spirited Reflection: Paper Dolls and the United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons – written by ELCIC Pastor, Rev. Karen Stepko
- Canadian Council of Churches resource Sexual Exploitation in Canada: A Leadership and Learning Kit for Churches
- Canadian Council for Refugees information on protecting trafficked persons in Canada
- RCMP information on learning to recognize human trafficking and how to help prevent and respond to it
