January is
National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
From Awareness to Action
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month—and in Hawaiʻi, we’re moving beyond awareness alone. Hoʻōla Nā Pua is calling our community to action to protect children, stand with survivors, and prevent exploitation statewide.
Why We're Turning Blue to Red
For years, blue has symbolized human trafficking awareness.
We are choosing RED.
Not as a rejection of awareness—but as a declaration of urgency.
Red signals:
- Action
- Courage
- Intervention
- Accountability
Children are not protected by awareness alone. Children are protected when communities take action.
The Harsh Reality
in Hawaii
The National Average age of youth who have experienced sexual exploitation is 14 years old.
In the State of Hawaii it's 11 years old.
On Hawaii Island, it's 8 years old.
Protection Requires:
- Informed families
- Vigilant communities
- Trained professionals
- Strong systems willing to intervene
When something doesn’t feel right, it matters that someone steps in.
A survivor shared:
“What changed my life wasn’t that people knew trafficking existed—it was that someone stepped in and didn’t give up on me.”
January Community Events & Activations
Join the movement. Show up. Take action.
All Month Sign our Change.org petition to end child sex trafficking in Hawaiʻi and protect vulnerable youth.
Visit Our Petition Now
Stand With Us Against Human Trafficking January 9 Statewide sign-waving event | 3:00–4:30 p.m. Locations across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
#WearRedDay – January 11
Wear red to show urgency and commitment to protect keiki. You can also wear the traditional color blue with pops of Red!
Oʻahu Sign-Waving Activation - January 14 Led by the Hawaiʻi Attorney General’s Office
Tavana Charity Concert by Seaside Realty – January 31
Location: Café Kopi An evening of music, storytelling, and survivor-centered advocacy
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