Over the next few months, visitors from all over will be traveling to the Boston area to attend and celebrate the World Cup. Major sporting events like the World Cup come with increased demands for labor, hospitality, and in many cases, commercial sex, which leads many people to believe more human trafficking occurs during events like these. In reality, the evidence is mixed. Regardless, massive crowds from all over the globe will be attending the World Cup, providing an excellent opportunity to increase awareness on human trafficking.
New Hope’s World Cup 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign aims to empower community members like you to recognize and respond to human trafficking year-round, even beyond events like the World Cup.
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