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.”
Learn the stories of trafficking victims, pope urges
As trafficking law turns 20, Rep. Smith fears pandemic fosters child exploitation
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.”
Forum: Faith leaders must raise voices on issues, others must listen
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.
Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say
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.
Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic
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.”
Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says
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.
Report marks 20th year of U.S. efforts to address trafficking worldwide
The TIP or Trafficking in Persons Report takes modern-day slavery head on, providing a measuring stick for progress — or for regression, and sanction.
Women religious honored for work on pandemic’s front lines
Women religious working “on the front lines,” exposed to the coronavirus continue to care for the communities they minister.