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Proclamation 8621

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2011

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In simple terms

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.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 82215

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 82215

    Federal Register PDF

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

  4. 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

What to expect

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

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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