As part of the Caritas Slovakia Open Day in June, Caritas Slovakia hosted a powerful photo exhibition entitled “Sold Lives: From Invisibility to Memory”
Pope Leo’s visit to Madrid in June 2026 was a special moment for many people in the Church
in Spain, especially for those working with people who are vulnerable,
Catch up on the latest news, reflections, events, and initiatives from across the RENATE network. From advocacy and awareness-raising to collaboration and community action, this edition celebrates the many ways our members are working together to end human trafficking and exploitation.
RENATE warmly congratulates Sr. Marie Power, HFB, on her appointment as the new Regional Representative for Europe within the Talitha Kum International Network.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to Sr.
RENATE Network Europe has issued a statement expressing our deep concern about the implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and the proposed Return Regulation.
On the April 23, 2026, Sr. Stanka Oršolić was invited from the Assist. Prof. Marijana Kompes
to held a lecture about the Modern Slavery on her Human Rights Course to the 40 students
of the first year of the Faculty of Law at the Catholic University of Croatia in Zagreb.
Those who help others to overcome the crisis daily also need time to pause, recharge, and
feel supported by those around them. That is why staff of the program Safe migration and counter
trafficking from national office Caritas Ukraine and seven local organizations came together for a
joint working meeting and supervision.
RENATE is pleased to share a new awareness campaign from the Mary Ward Centre aimed at helping communities prevent human trafficking during major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
RENATE is delighted to share a recent television interview featuring our Polish representative, Sr. Gabriela Hasiura, who appeared on national Polish television to speak about the ongoing reality of human trafficking and the importance of prevention,
As a community attentive to the needs of our time and committed to responding wherever possible, ongoing efforts continue in the area of prevention and awareness-raising against human trafficking.
Over the past number of months, SOLWODI Hungary has continued its important work in the areas of prevention, collaboration, awareness-raising, and support for victims of human trafficking.
Rekha* came to Slovakia from Bangladesh in search of a better life and the opportunity to support her family. Like many migrant workers, she hoped to find stable employment and build a safer future for herself and her loved ones.
