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This resolution formally designates January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighting the critical issue of human trafficking both in California and nationwide. The resolution provides context about human trafficking, including detailed statistics from the International Labour Organization, which estimates that 25 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor daily, generating approximately $150 billion in illicit profits annually. It notes that human trafficking primarily involves sex trafficking (88-89% of cases), and reveals changing demographics of trafficked individuals, with a significant increase in foreign-born trafficking victims (from 36% to 54% in California between 2015 and 2021). The resolution acknowledges the national hotline system for reporting trafficking and tracking cases, and recognizes the importance of reflecting on survivors' resilience and the efforts of those working to prevent and eliminate this form of exploitation. By passing this resolution, the California Assembly aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, support survivors, and underscore the ongoing need to combat this global human rights issue.

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