Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott has called upon the faith-based community to join in the fifth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking. The event, part of the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative, took place from yesterday through Sunday, January 12. It coincided with Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, aiming to unite people of all faiths to inspire hope for survivors, raise awareness, and support anti-trafficking efforts, as announced in a statement acquired by gov.texas.gov.
"During this Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking, Texans of every faith will come together to generate hope and healing for survivors of human trafficking," First Lady Abbott said, as noted by gov.texas.gov. Detailing the program, she encourages Texans to fully commit themselves to the initiative's efforts to provide support and work collectively to combat this crime. GRACE is set to officially launch the week with a virtual interfaith event featuring key speakers, aiming to to firmly establish a widespread network of advocacy and support.
Throughout this dedicated week, different prayer intentions are assigned to each day, ranging from reducing the demand for human trafficking, to ...