Saturday 30th July, 2016, was the UN World Day against Trafficking in Persons. To mark this day the Modern Slavery Partnership (MSP) carried out a campaign on the Isle of Wight (IOW). Following consultation with the IOW MSP group, this day was noted by raising awareness and recognising the value of seasonal workers on the IOW and condemning any exploitative practise. Please click here for more information…
RENATE extends its warmest wishes to the Missionaries of Charity on the Canonisation of Venerable Mother Teresa, due to take place at the Vatican on the 4th of September, 2016.
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oto of Mother Teresa with a burning candle at Mother Teresa’s tomb at the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. (GSR photo / Julian S. Das)
The theme of the 31st World Youth Day, Krakow 2016 was “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7).
This was my first time at WYD, and I hadn’t known what to expect. I was so happy to meet people from all over the world and to share with them some information about RENATE and human trafficking. My only expectation was to find the English or German speaking groups. News reports had predicted that there would be around two million people attending the events, but still I couldn’t imagine what such a crowd would be like. Please click here for more information…
On the 1st of September, Pope Francis launched the Season of Creation by celebrating the World Day of Prayer for Creation with a message urging Catholics to view care for creation among the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Officially placed on the Catholic liturgical calendar by Pope Francis in 2015, the Season of Creation is a month-long prayerful observation of the state of the world, its beauty and the ecological crises that threaten it and all its inhabitants.
Because of continuing climate change, vast numbers of peoples are displaced annually, with thousands having to depend on others for their welfare and very existence. Many fall victim to being exploited for labour purposes. Countless others fall prey to human traffickers, who offer false hopes of better life-opportunities in the northern hemisphere.
A number of websites offer opportunities to help us connect together as a global community, to make a difference and take action for Creation, as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19v0A19DDXs to view the Pope’s invitation to prayer.
Additionally, log on to the Season of Creation website, http://seasonofcreation.org/ to access resources and gain ideas for organising a Prayer Service and other activities.
Pope Francis letter is available at http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2015/documents/papa-francesco_20150806_lettera-giornata-cura-creato.html
Throughout the month, the various activities worldwide, will be posted to a FaceBook events page, which is accessible at https://www.facebook.com/events/1784015521738513/
Prepared by Anne Kelleher, RENATE Communications.
”Mercy International Association (MIA) is fully committed to working with the global network of all those dedicated to eradicating the heinous crime of Human Trafficking(HT).”
For a full profile of background and project updates, please see www.mercyworld.org
Director of Talitha Kum, Gabriella Bottani, Comboni Missionary Sister , the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) , the Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) , the Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, the Salesians of Don Bosco at the UN and others feature in an article published by Global Sisters Report, entitled ‘’Catholic Sisters among those embracing international efforts against human trafficking.’’
International correspondent Chris Herlinger writes about the ‘’…Catholic Sisters (who) are among those who have robustly and passionately embraced this work.’’
For the full article, please see: http://globalsistersreport.org/news/trafficking/catholic-sisters-among-those-embracing-international-efforts-against-human
Fundación de Solidaridad Amaranta initiated a new awareness-raising campaign, denouncing the lack of human rights which make people vulnerable to traffickers.
With the support of the artist Alejandro Coral, the Fundacion’s campaign calls on us to be compassionate towards our fellow human beings and be in solidarity with those whose rights are infringed. For more, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ektkImi_4
The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and National Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Persons, Elona Gjebrea, launched the UN Gift Box Campaign on the 30th July in Durres, Albania.
The campaign is the result of collaboration between Mary Ward Loreto Albania, the URAT network in Albania, the Albanian Ministry of the Interior and STOP THE TRAFFIK, UK. Find details and photos of the event at: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=mary%20ward%20loreto
Compiled by Anne Kelleher, RENATE Communications.
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced the creation of a new task force to coordinate the British government’s response to modern slavery and has pledged 33.5 million pounds in support of the initiative.
In 2015, as UK Home Secretary, Mrs. May introduced the Modern Slavery Act, leading the way for other countries to develop legislation against Modern Slavery.
Mrs. May said: “This government is determined to build a Great Britain that works for everyone and will not tolerate modern slavery, an evil trade that shatters victims’ lives and traps them in a cycle of abuse.’’
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The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and National Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Persons, Elona Gjebrea, welcomed this initiative and urged all citizens to call on the help line Number: 116 006 to report any concern about trafficking in persons, or to report in the “Raporto! Shpeto” which can be downloaded from Google Play. URAT network has been the organizers of this campaign in Albania in collaboration with the Albanian Ministry of the Interior and STOP THE TRAFFIK, UK. All participants signed a symbolic statement “Say No to Trafficking”. Please click here to see the photos…
Until now:
3805 people have shown an interest by visiting the UN.Gift Box.
916 people have signed a declaration against human trafficking.
Regarded by the United States’ State Department as ‘’…the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts,” the 422 paged TIP report rates 190 nations – increased from188 in 2015, with the addition of Yemen and Libya this year – on how effectively governments are addressing the human trafficking industry.
“The purpose of this report is to enlighten, energise and empower. That is why it incorporates the insights of NGO’s, advocates and survivors with first-hand experience of this horrific crime. By issuing it, we want to bring to the public’s attention, the full nature and scope of the $150 Billion illicit human trafficking industry. We want to provide evidence and facts that will help people who are already working to achieve reforms and alleviate suffering. And we want to provide a strong incentive for governments at every level to do all they can to prevent and prosecute trafficking, identify and support victims and shield at-risk populations.’’ John F. Kerry, US Secretary of State. Please click here for more information…
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