The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking (NAHT) is an Iowa-based organization focused on ending sex and labor trafficking, based in Ames, Iowa. Below is a listing of the most recent events coming up from this important organization.


February 25th Training in Ankeny

The above flyer describes an up-and-coming anti human trafficking panel discussion with details about the five panelists. The panel discussion takes place on February 25th from 9 a.m. to noon in Ankeny. This training should be of special interest to those who reside in central Iowa. The five presenters are very well informed and active…

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Des Moines Mayor Signs Proclamation

Here’s a photo taken last Friday January 20th at the signing of the proclamation against human trafficking by the mayor of Des Moines. Those in the photo from left to right include Wendy Knowles, Shirlee Reding, Mayor Frank Cownie, and Jennie Kerger. All are active anti-human trafficking leaders in the Des Moines area. Remember, we…

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Iowa State University’s Student NAHT Supply Drive

Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month Supplies Drive There are a number of shelters in Iowa that care for the survivors of human trafficking that are in dire need of supplies to help their clients feel more comfortable. The Iowa State Network Against Human Trafficking is collecting supplies to help ensure that these survivors have…

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NAHT Produces Brochure

We have produced a first ever NAHT brochure! Download the NAHT Brochure (PDF) and let us know what you think.

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Photo from Proclamation Signed by Governor

Greetings from the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking. We thought we’d share with you a copy of the Proclamation signed by the Governor on January 9th and a photo of all who attended Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Day on the Hill. I hope all of you are introducing proclamations to your local city and…

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Backpage Shutdown!

On January 11th, Backpage.com announced the shutdown of its ‘adult’ section of the classifieds website! This announcement came on the eve of Backpage.com’s executives and general counsel appearing at a hearing today before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) to answer questions about a report which shows Backpage.com’s ”adult services” section routinely advertised…

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2017 Legislative Agenda

The Network Against Human Trafficking had a very successful day on the hill last Monday, January 9th. Each legislator was given a copy of NAHT endorsed 2017 legislation. FYI, click here for a history of successful anti-trafficking bills that were signed into law by Governor Branstad. A press conference was hosted by the Governor on…

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Way to go Siouxland, Scott County, and Bettendorf!

Last week we posted a draft proclamation for local use in order to promote Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We also asked for feedback on what you are doing in your local community and region. Bernadette Rixner provided me with this progress report from the Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking (see page…

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January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month

January 2017 is upon us and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking is asking all allies to take local action to fight and one day end trafficking in Iowa. Governor Branstad will be declaring January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We invite you to attend the proclamation signing on Monday, January…

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Braking Traffik Recognized by FBI

Braking Traffik Recognized as Recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2016 An Iowa organization has received national recognition as a leader in the fight to end trafficking. This is a very well deserved tribute to Braking Traffic and its founder, Maggie Tinsman and leader Cathy O’Keeffe. I am proud to add that both…

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