The Church of Scientology plays a proactive role in combating human trafficking through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and international partnerships, emphasizing legislative support and youth education. Recent community initiatives, particularly in Washington state, have highlighted the alarming rise in child sex trafficking while advocating for enhanced laws to empower survivors and effectively prosecute traffickers. With a notable increase in trafficking victims reported in Europe and a call for unified international strategies, the urgency for collective action against this global crisis is underscored.

Key Points
The Church of Scientology actively participates in combating human trafficking by conducting awareness campaigns and educational initiatives.
Recent events, such as a town hall in Seattle, focused on the need to combat child sex trafficking and emphasized immediate legislative action.
New laws in Washington state aim to empower trafficking survivors and eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex trafficking cases.
Youth education is highlighted as a crucial preventive measure against drug education human trafficking, with materials provided by organizations like Youth for Human Rights.
A report from EUROSTAT indicates a 41% rise in human trafficking victims in the EU for 2022, despite fewer convicted traffickers.
Ivan Arjona from Scientology advocates for international collaboration and increased funding for community efforts to aid trafficking victims and prosecute offenders.
The International Labor Organization estimates approximately 27.6 million people are in forced labor globally, generating significant illegal profits, highlighting the need for urgent action.

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