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Proclamation 10331

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2022

This proclamation designates January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It reaffirms the administration's commitment to combat human trafficking, references the updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, and calls on businesses, civil society, and Americans to observe the month with awareness activities. The document contains no binding policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 869

Impact dates

  1. National Human Trafficking Prevention Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
  • Call upon businesses, civil society organizations, communities of faith, families, and all Americans to observe month with appropriate programs and activities aimed at preventing all forms of human trafficking

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect designating January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period for awareness programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references updated National Action Plan but does not direct any agency action or create obligations
  • Language on 'whole-of-government approach' and equity connections is aspirational, not directive
  • No funding or enforcement mechanisms attached
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