NHTAM Sign Waving & Candle Light Vigil (Oahu)

January 2025 marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and standing together to combat human trafficking. At Hoʻōla Nā Pua, this mission is at the heart of what we do, as we work to restore lives and prevent exploitation.

Join us in bringing hope and solidarity to our community!

Sign-Waving on Ala Moana Blvd. & Atkinson Dr.

Saturday, January 11th 5pm - 6pm

Candle Light Vigial - Ala Moana Regional Park

Saturday, January 11th, 6pm - 7pm

What to wear: Comfy shoes, HNP or other community/org shirt, or a blue-colored shirt

What to Bring: Water and sunscreen. You do not have to bring a sign to participate. Pre-made signs will be available, and you can bring other items, such as pom-poms, light sticks, flags, etc., to wave around. If you are making a sign, please see the guidelines below.

Sign- Waving Guidelines:

Wording to avoid:

• “Anti-Slavery”, “Modern-Day Slavery,” “Slavery”
• “Sex Work” Terminology. Trafficking & Sex Work are two different things.
• Avoid Sensationalism: No Chains, No Handcuffs, No Cages, No Ropes.
• “Rescue”, “Save”

Words, hashtags, and ideas to use (use non-gendered language)

• #NotForSale
• #NotOnOurIsland
• #NotInOurSchool
• #ShineTheLight
• #BrightFutures
• #EndHumanTrafficking
• #hoolanapua
• #stopsextrafficking
• #humantraffickingawareness
• #humantraffickingawarenessday
• #endtrafficking
• #endsextrafficking
• #sextraffickingawareness

NOTE: There will be photos and video taken at this event.

Host or Publisher Ho'ōla Nā Pua