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Book Reviews. January 22, 2021

Learn the stories of trafficking victims, pope urges

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis encouraged people to put themselves in the shoes of victims of human trafficking in the book, “I Am Joy: A Cry of Freedom from the Slavery of Trafficking.”

Nation/World. October 28, 2020

As trafficking law turns 20, Rep. Smith fears pandemic fosters child exploitation

By Catholic News Service

As the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 marked its 20th year Oct. 28, it holds every nation on the globe “to account on human trafficking matters.”

Nation/World. October 19, 2020

Forum: Faith leaders must raise voices on issues, others must listen

By Catholic News Service

At a recent interfaith forum, Armenian Apostolic Catholicos Aram of Cilicia urged faith communities to run “people-oriented education” programs and work for justice as well as healing.

Nation/World. October 14, 2020

Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say

By Catholic News Service

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See sponsored the symposium, which looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic is making the human trafficking situation worse.

Nation/World. July 28, 2020

Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic

By Catholic News Service

The current health crisis, has exacerbated human trafficking “due to lack of housing and job security resulting from government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Nation/World. July 27, 2020

Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says

By Catholic News Service

A Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking.

Nation/World. July 2, 2020

Report marks 20th year of U.S. efforts to address trafficking worldwide

By Catholic News Service

The TIP or Trafficking in Persons Report takes modern-day slavery head on, providing a measuring stick for progress — or for regression, and sanction.

Nation/World. June 23, 2020

Women religious honored for work on pandemic’s front lines

By Catholic News Service

Women religious working “on the front lines,” exposed to the coronavirus continue to care for the communities they minister.

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