(WASHINGTON, DC) – In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce a new partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to increase efforts to combat human trafficking at the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights’ Open House on Monday, January 11th at 11 am.
This partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign – in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations to combat human trafficking – will include a public awareness campaign and workplace posters to help the public identify and report suspected human trafficking. The District Department of Motor Vehicles will join the Mayor in announcing recent initiatives to combat human trafficking in the District.
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Maria Odom, Chair, US Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
Mónica Palacio, Director, DC Office of Human Rights
Lucinda Babers, Director, DC Department of Motor Vehicles
WHEN:
Monday, January 11, 2016
Open House: 10 am – 1 pm
Announcement: 11 am
WHERE:
DC Office of Human Rights
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street NW, Suite 570N
*Closest Metro: Judiciary Square Metro Station*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].