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On 19 October, Sydney will host the 10th Annual Walk of Freedom organised by global anti-human trafficking non-profit organisation A21.
The world’s largest anti-human trafficking walk calls for change amidst the rising numbers of sex trafficking victims – more than 49.6 million people are held captive worldwide.
About A21
A21’s mission is to stop human trafficking through the organisations ability to create worldwide awareness, interventions and support.
Determined to abolish slavery, A21 has made its mark in 20 countries worldwide, in the hopes that they can provide a safe space for victims to feel supported after facing these horrible injustices and find their independence.
Often hidden in plain sight, victims of human trafficking which include men, women and children across the world.
A21’s commitment to fostering more prevention awareness globally has resulted in mobilising over 350,000 participants through thousands of walks in over an impressive 500 cities.
This impactful movement has foreseen great online engagement with over 2 billion people via digital, TV and print media consumption, whilst delivering over 1.4 million awareness and prevention materials.
CEO of A21 Nick Caine emphasises the importance of events like the Annual Walk of Freedom.
“Celebrating 10 years of Walk for Freedom, we stand more powerful, more united, and more determined to end human trafficking than ever before,” said Caine.
“The impact of our collective efforts is felt globally, as we continue to recover victims, prevent exploitation and hold traffickers accountable.”
“Human trafficking remains a critical issue here in Australia, but together we have the power to bring an estimated 41000 people in slavery in Australia to an end,” said A21 Australian Manager Blake Loaney.
As the driving force behind the Walk for Freedom, A21’s commitment to raising awareness of human trafficking has seen great success as organisations latest impact report demonstrates the life changing effects of prevention campaigns, 24/7 trafficking hotlines and creating global awareness.
With this initiative, A21 has formed an incredible community that fights against these injustices and continues to walk in solidarity to shine a light on the worrying realities of human trafficking.
What to expect from the Annual Walk of Freedom in Sydney
On the 10th Anniversary of this monumental event, the Walk for Freedom will begin at Hickson Road Reserve, The Rocks in Sydney at 10am.
Participants will march in a single-file line, holding posters and giving out flyers to educate society on understanding the signs of human trafficking.
Concluding at Hicksons Road Reserve, attendees will be provided with local hotline numbers, victim identification tips and tools to assist them in reporting illegal trafficking in the largest criminal industry today.
To participate in the Sydney Walk for Freedom or take part in the online Walk for Freedom Challenge, visit A21.org/Sydney. For more information, explore A21.org/Australia.
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