Dozens of people gathered at Monument Square for the Walk for Freedom to end human trafficking. The walk is put on by a global anti-trafficking organization.

They hope to raise awareness for the millions of men, women, and children in what they describe as "modern day slavery."

Participants wear black shirts and walk in a single file line.

The Walk for Freedom takes place in hundreds of cities across the world.

"How can you turn your eyes to somebody who’s imprisoned and being raped 20 times a day, I mean you just can't. So we do what we can. And this is a great opportunity to join the rest of the world in that statement." Explained Nancy Gallinaro, the walk host.

This was the first Walk for Freedom in Portland, but organizers say they will be back next year on October 19th.