We were excited to sit down with 2025 Freedom Awards honoree, David Peckinpaugh, on behalf of Maritz, to learn more about their commitment to implementing trafficking prevention into their business practices and support for organizations like PACT, on the frontline of their work.

Anora has garnered national attention, winning several awards it was nominated for at The Oscars, including Best Picture. Despite being praised for destigmatizing the commercial sex trade, it has glossed over the experiences of survivors of human trafficking. 

We were excited to sit down with Bekah Charleston to learn more about her work as a Survivor Advocate, what drives her to continue to do this work, and so much more. 

Safer Internet Day serves as an important reminder that staying informed about the evolving digital landscape is a responsibility that we all share. By understanding online risks, both children and parents can stay empowered, take control of their digital presence, and strengthen their own privacy.  

We are honored to have contributed to the content of a historic treaty. Having a seat at the table at the United Nations allows us to contribute to strengthening protections for children from sexual exploitation and trafficking.

On this International Migrants Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of migrants in our communities.

There is continuous research that reaffirms that boys are an underserved population and often fall through the cracks of child protection systems because of biases against their victimization.

Founded as ECPAT-USA in 1991, we helped to spearhead the child protection movement when child trafficking was not widely recognized…

There exists a prevailing ideology that refuses to acknowledge that boys can be and are victims of sexual exploitation. As an underserved population, they often do not seek out or receive support due to stigmas surrounding boys’ masculinity. 

As the nation’s first organization to work on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children, PACT has built a movement to protect children grounded in education, partnerships and community engagement, and advocacy.  Because of the PACT community, we are able to share our 2023 Annual Report, marking our first full year under our new name, Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT). 

Behind the breathtaking landscapes and diverse cuisines that travel offers us, the dark underbelly of travel presents a much different reality. The growth of travel and tourism can pose significant risks to children when preventative measures are not in place. 

As a survivor-centered organization dedicated to the prevention of child sex trafficking and exploitation, PACT stands in solidarity with survivors of human trafficking and highlights these critical issues.

Faith Robles, who joined PACT’s Survivors’ Council in 2020, embodies strength and resilience. This past Spring, she celebrated a significant victory. In her own words, she shares her reaction.

When you hear the term “child trafficking,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of a child who is kidnapped and tied up against their will, especially in a different country. The reality, however, often looks quite different.

Since 2001, the U.S. State Department has released an annual Trafficking in Persons report, which provides the world's most comprehensive assessment on human trafficking. Highlights of the report included education and outreach efforts, victim services, and data collection and sharing efforts.

French law student Elise Hirsch wanted to intern for PACT because of our “comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking, which includes prevention, education, training, and advocacy.” She is particularly interested in PACT’s efforts in legislative action, and how she can apply her knowledge of international human rights to help create systemic change.

The 2024 Freedom Awards have officially come to a close! We are so grateful to everyone who attended our second Freedom Awards as PACT (formerly known as ECPAT-USA). The energy and excitement in the room was palpable, and the stories shared will be remembered for a lifetime.

On June 11, 2024 we’ll be hosting our annual Freedom Awards ceremony, an exciting event that brings together survivors of child trafficking, experts and leaders in the field to highlight effective ways to prevent the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.

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American Airlines has been a longstanding partner of PACT, demonstrating its commitment to child protection and the prevention of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. We are thankful for American’s continued partnership and its generous contribution of American Airlines AAdvantage® miles in support of PACT’s Survivors Council.

Children are being sexually exploited and abused online at alarming rates. The U.S. hosts more child sexual abuse content online than any other country in the world. It is our responsibility as a nation to do what we can to end this heinous crime and #ProtectKidsOnline.