But young people also make passionate and committed activists when it comes to fighting human trafficking. That’s why CNN asked students and schools to join us on March 14 for #MyFreedomDay.
To mark the day, students the world over have organized events at their schools to highlight modern slavery and celebrate freedom.
We’re featuring a selection of the schools on CNN TV, CNN.com and CNN Facebook. A few schools are even receiving a visit from a CNN correspondent, who will report live from the school.
If you’re doing something to raise awareness of modern slavery, let us know your plans by telling us on Twitter or Instagram, using #MyFreedomDay. (You must be aged 13 or older to post on social media).
Mural competition
Artists in the Philippines have submitted sketches for a #MyFreedomDay-themed mural competition. The winners will have their designs turned into a real mural.
Learning about the issues
In the Brazilian city of Recife, students at the local American school have planned a presentation that will delve into the issues surrounding human trafficking.
Poster perfect
Students at the Holy Rosary School in Johannesburg, South Africa, have made posters to raise awareness around the issues #MyFreedomDay seeks to highlight.
‘Its name is freedom’
Students from Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School in Turkey have written poems and produced a variety of art pieces.
If you’re doing something to raise awareness of modern slavery, let us know your plans by telling us on Twitter or Instagram, using #MyFreedomDay. (You must be aged 13 or older to post on social media).
