By engaging young people, we aim to foster empathy and an understanding that education is the most powerful tool we must use to break the cycles of vulnerability that lead to human trafficking.

Leif Coorlim, Executive Editor, CNN Freedom Project

March 4, 2025

Celebrating its laudable ninth year, #MyFreedomDay, CNN’s one-day, student-driven social media event to raise awareness of modern-day slavery, returns on March 11.

The launch of this year’s #MyFreedomDay campaign focuses on the theme of “Freedom to Learn,” which aims to raise awareness about the pressing issue of education access for children worldwide. As thousands of students prepare to participate in this year’s initiative, #MyFreedomDay seeks to create empathy and understanding about the harsh realities facing over 12 million children globally trapped in modern slavery.

Read the full press release here.