Trafficking

Trafficking in Persons, Caritas Internationalis reaffirms its commitment against this grave violation of human rights

Trafficking in Persons, Caritas Internationalis reaffirms its commitment against this grave violation of human rights

On the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), Caritas Internationalis (CI) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combatting this grave violation of human rights. This year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) calls for global attention on the urgent need for collective action to “reach every victim of ...

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN ARMED CONFLICTS AND POST-CONFLICT SITUATIONS

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN ARMED CONFLICTS AND POST-CONFLICT SITUATIONS

This week Caritas Internationalis, Secours Catholique (Caritas France) and the Order of Malta, with the support of COATNET, held Human Trafficking in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Situations, a side event for the 52nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations – United Nations in Geneva. This panel discussion event – ...

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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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February 8, Caritas Internationalis calls for a “wave of solidarity” and concrete action to prevent and end human trafficking

February 8, Caritas Internationalis calls for a “wave of solidarity” and concrete action to prevent and end human trafficking

On February 8, International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Caritas Internationalis calls on all its members to engage in the fight against this tragedy of our modern society and urges governments to strengthen protective and supportive services for the victims and to establish National anti-trafficking plans. “The victims of human trafficking are ...

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Human Trafficking, the commitment of Caritas Internationalis in defence of women

Human Trafficking, the commitment of Caritas Internationalis in defence of women

Vatican City, 31 January 2022 – Caritas Internationalis is co-organising and participating in the eighth edition of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Trafficking in Persons, scheduled for Tuesday, 8 February 2022. On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memory of Saint Bakhita, a Canossian sister from Sudan who, as a child, was kidnapped ...

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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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