Red Dress Day May 5th

One of the beautiful Core Values of Aglow International is Freedom — “Standing firm against everything that enslaves” (Galatians 5:1). This value doesn’t just sit on a page; it moves us. It compels us to open our eyes to injustice, to lift our voices in prayer, and to believe boldly that every person held captive—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—can be restored to wholeness.

In recent months, I’ve learned something that has gripped my heart in a new way: indigenous women around the world are among the most vulnerable to being abducted and trafficked. Their stories often go unheard, their disappearances unnoticed by the wider world. As this reality settled in, I found myself praying with a deeper urgency, asking God to intervene, protect, and rescue.

But awareness shouldn’t stop with just one person. How do we help others see the vulnerability of these precious women? How do we shine a light on what has been hidden for far too long?

One simple, powerful way is through Red Dress Day.

Every year on May 5th, people across nations wear red—a dress, a scarf, a ribbon—to honor missing and trafficked indigenous women and to raise awareness of their plight. This movement began in Canada about 15 years ago, and its impact continues to grow. The red stands as a bold, visual reminder that these women matter, their stories matter, and their freedom matters.

It’s such a small act, yet it carries a profound message: We see you. We remember you. We are praying for your freedom.

Would you join me this May 5th? Let’s wear red as a declaration of hope. Let’s pray with faith that chains will break. Let’s stand together for the freedom of indigenous women around the world who are ensnared in trafficking. May our united prayers and our visible solidarity become part of the freedom story God is writing.