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.
"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.
People facing a humanitarian crisis need material assistance and they need experts committed to protecting their human rights, said Comboni Sister Gabriella Bottani.
In the days leading up to the Feb. 13 Super Bowl in the new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California,, local authorities have warned of coming sting operations and criminal penalties associated with sex trafficking.
Founded by Catholic sisters to be more than just a shelter, Bakhita House became a home — a place to start over, a makeshift family solidified by the firm belief that every person is worthy of unconditional love.
The coordinators of Red Kawsay Buenos Aires say anti-trafficking advocates must engage in the long-term work of educating the country's youth and adolescents about human dignity.
Many people find it difficult to see and accept the reality of trafficking. The denial of what is right in front of them makes them more vulnerable to becoming victims themselves.
The design for Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz's sculpture, titled "Let the Oppressed Go Free," is inspired, in part, by a 19th-century Canossian religious sister, now saint, Josephine Bakhita.
Speaking up against human trafficking is a risk. I believe we are God's messengers to speak for and rescue the victims. Are we ready for combat? We have heard, we have seen; we will act and react.
