At an event organized by the Confederation of Latin American and Caribbean Religious, sisters shared experiences of helping victims and other work against human trafficking, a "profound violence to the body of humanity."
Since 2017, when the Africa Faith and Justice Network trained and mobilized Catholic sisters to tackle the menace of human trafficking, grassroots engagement has empowered local communities make change.
In Mexico City's La Merced district, the Oblate Sisters of the Most Holy Redeemer and helpers, wearing the blue vest of Casa Madre Antonia, walk the streets to offer a hand and encouragement to women in prostitution.
From A Nun's Life Ministry - St. Joseph of Carondelet Sr. Irene O'Neill talks about how sisters in northern India were able to use a van to protect young women from being trafficked.
The global network of women religious fighting human trafficking was offering a virtual tour of its work helping survivors as a way to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
A concerted effort is needed to change the mindset of society, to promote human dignity and respect for girls and women, to break the cycle of patriarchy in families, schools, religious spaces and society.
From A Nun's Life podcasts - Sister Maxine talks with Humility of Mary Sr. Anne Victory about ways she finds energy and hope when times are especially tough.
"The risks are enormous in Ukraine because war situations make it easier for international and local gangs to find prey," says Loreto Sr. Imelda Poole, president of RENATE, which combats human trafficking in Europe.
