#WearBlueDay is January 11

U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent this bulletin at 01/04/2023 09:30 AM EST
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January 2023

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It’s Almost Time for #WearBlueDay

Hashtag Wear Blue Day is January 11th. Image of two people taking a selfie wearing blue clothing. Blue Campaign logo.

The White House has proclaimed January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It is a time to bring awareness to the crime while emphasizing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protect and empower lived experience experts, prosecute traffickers, and bring an end to human trafficking in the United States and across the globe.

Blue Campaign invites you to play a role in combating human trafficking by participating in #WearBlueDay on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Getting involved is simple:

  • Wear your favorite blue outfit or article of clothing (e.g., T-shirt or hat)
  • Take a selfie, group photo, or video
  • Share your photo or video on your preferred social media platform using the hashtag #WearBlueDay
  • Encourage friends and followers to post as well

Why blue? Blue is the international color of human trafficking awareness. Anyone can make a difference on #WearBlueDay, and by participating, you can increase online awareness of human trafficking and play a role in saving lives.

Stay tuned for what is coming up throughout the month by following Blue Campaign on social media (@DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram).

Upcoming Blue Campaign Events

DHS Blue Campaign: Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking

For National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign invites you to attend one of our webinars on recognizing and responding to potential cases of human trafficking. Members of the public are invited to attend this webinar where representatives from Blue Campaign will provide an overview of what human trafficking is, the indicators, how to report a suspected human trafficking situation, and available resources to raise awareness in your communities. The dates and times of the webinars are as follows:

  • Register for Session 1: Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Register for Session 2: Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Register for Session 3: Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST (Offered in Spanish only)

We look forward to your attendance!

For more information visit the Blue Campaign
To report suspected human trafficking: 1-866-347-2423
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)