In Person Virtual
Modern day slavery myths, facts and stats: What's your next step in fighting human trafficking?
- Breakout Session
- Main Building ED 210/211/212 (Classroom)
- November 7 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Although public awareness has increased in the last few years, there still exists common misconceptions that human trafficking only involves kidnapping or always leads to commercial sex exploitation. Today in every country there are men, women and children trapped in jobs into which they were coerced or deceived and cannot leave. It is estimated that there are over 25 million people worldwide subjected to sex work or forced labor. Since many of these victims will pass through medical facilities, it is imperative that health care personnel and missionaries learn the indicators and signs of human trafficking as well as stay up to date on the current trends. This presentation will present recent statisics and the critical next steps in raising awareness, advocating for stronger laws and empowering survivors. An interactive discussion with attendees will follow to explore individual and collective actions to combat human trafficking in today’s modern world.
