On November 5, 2022, the participated in The theme of this year鈥檚 event was 鈥淓l Futuro es Ahora! The Future is Now!鈥 to honor all those who have fought for human rights, social services, and political and environmental justice to shape a better future for the children.  

WARN created an ofrenda (offering or altar) honoring all the victims and survivors of human trafficking in Washington State. D铆a de los Muertos is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico, and one that is celebrated throughout Latin America and the U.S. It is a time of remembering and rejoicing.  

The ofrenda is a place of honor constructed by the families or mourners in remembrance of dead ancestors or of a specific event. It is decorated with various items that represent the deceased, as well as the four elements including Earth (represented by an agricultural element like pan de muerto), Wind (represented by fluttering objects like papel picado 鈥 cut paper), Water (represented by bowls of water), and Fire (represented by candles). The ofrendas honor the dead to assure the continuity of life.   

How you can help

If you would like to help victims and survivors of human trafficking, you can support the Washington Anti-Trafficking Network through a . Please earmark your gift for 'WARN.' Thank you!