Spotlighting the root causes and intersections of human trafficking, the Shine the Light virtual conference demonstrated the range of people and concrete actions needed to combat trafficking effectively.
Major events like the Kentucky Derby tend to draw human traffickers. Every year, organizers raise awareness in Louisville about the indignity that occurs in the area during the Derby and year-round.
A couple of years ago as I sat on a street outside Euston station in London, with two undocumented East European girls who were homeless, I realized how easy it is to become trafficked on these busy streets.
Prayer marathons, informational seminars, survivor panels, and an international Twitterstorm are just some of the many activities taking place Feb. 8 for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.