State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and ‘It’s a Penalty’ Unveil Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Miami, Florida,- State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle will participate in a press conference held by It’s a Penalty, to unveil a series of coordinated awareness campaign materials and PSA, actions and community initiatives aimed at increasing awareness, visibility, and prevention of Human Trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events taking place in Miami-Dade County.
With Miami-Dade County serving as a major host community for the global tournament, this initiative will outline proactive measures designed to protect vulnerable populations, educate visitors and residents, and strengthen countywide efforts to identify and prevent Human Trafficking.
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| State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle |
| Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County |
| Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County District 8 |
| Chief Rita Rodriguez, MDSO- Human Trafficking |
| Chief Manny Morales, Miami PD |
| Rodney Barreto and Alina Hudak, 2026 FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee |
| Matthew Mullen and Sasha Larkin, FIFA |
| Marya Meyer, The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade |
| Julie Hughes, American Airlines |
| Leopoldo Perez, Booking.com |
| Paul Pellizari, Hard Rock |
| Lizzie Pittinger, Uber |
| Glenn Sampert, IHG |
| Andy Gonzalez, Airbnb |
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| May 14th, 2026 1pm |
| Media Arrival 12:30pm for staging |
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| WHERE: |
Miami International Airport, Door 9 Upper-Level Departures |