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Proclamation 8621

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed January 2011 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, culminating in National Freedom Day on February 1. The proclamation calls on Americans to educate themselves about human trafficking and observe the month with appropriate programs, but contains no binding policy directives, agency mandates, or regulatory changes.

Impact dates

  1. National Freedom Day (annual culmination of observance month)

  2. Start of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 2011 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; January 2011 designated as observance month

Near term (90d)

  • National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month observed in January 2011
  • National Freedom Day on February 1, 2011

Long term

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8621: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2011 · Executive Orders