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International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (8th February 2023)

International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (8th February 2023)

As a member of COATNET (Christian Organisations Against Trafficking NETwork), Caritas invites you to participate in the 9th edition of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on the 8th February 2023. The day marks the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who was sold into slavery, abused but later freed. ...

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World Day Against Trafficking: Caritas Internationalis calls for stringent measures to fight this crime against the most vulnerable

World Day Against Trafficking: Caritas Internationalis calls for stringent measures to fight this crime against the most vulnerable

The recent outflow of Ukrainian survivors of the present conflict in Ukraine into other parts of Europe brought to evidence how unscrupulous predators were waiting to exploit the plight of the women fleeing the country. Today cyberspace has become a easy means for human trafficking. Every day, the most vulnerable, women, men and children, especially ...

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COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Caritas and COATNET urge governments to intensify efforts to stop increased number of exploitation during the pandemic

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Modern slavery: Breaking the silence and indifference, promoting an ethic of concern

Modern slavery: Breaking the silence and indifference, promoting an ethic of concern

Worldwide Caritas agencies to join in a campaign of prayer against human trafficking and to break the silence around this scourge of modern life.

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Religious leaders call for UN to offer brighter future to migrants and refugees

Religious leaders call for UN to offer brighter future to migrants and refugees

Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders will be calling on countries to ensure safe and legal pathways for migrants and refugees as well as inclusive societies and the right to remain at home.

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