Tag: Human trafficking
Catholic nuns receive recognition for fighting human trafficking
According to United Nations data, detection rates of trafficking-related crimes dropped by 11%, and convictions decreased by 27% in 2020
Job-seeking Vietnamese teens trafficked to Laos, family members say
The number of children who left Phu Quoc City in Kien Giang province was at least five, according to family members.
SPOTLIGHT: Seeking justice and hope amidst battle against human trafficking in...
Rebuilding lives and tackling the root causes of human trafficking using a multi-pronged approach
Hong Kong cases expose shortcomings of gov’t interventions to protect OFWs...
"Governments are aware of the problem, but advocacy groups say regulations and enforcement are not enough."
Filipino migrant workers are harassed over loans they’re forced to make...
A comprehensive government solution is needed to address why Filipino overseas workers are forced into debt in the first place
Study shows over 50 million people living in modern slavery worldwide
Urgent and coordinated action is needed to protect and support the millions of victims trapped in this grave violation of human rights
Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficking victims
International alarm has grown in recent months over internet scams in the region often staffed by trafficking victims
Church leaders in India discuss ways to combat human trafficking
The participants decided to form a resource team equipped with legal knowledge and adequate skills
Pope Francis in video message: Human trafficking ‘disfigures’ human dignity
The Holy Father encouraged young people to “care for dignity, yours and that of every person you meet”
Christians compelled to act when dignity of people is violated, says...
“We are encouraged to walk together with our Filipino brothers and sisters who share both our human and Christian dignity"
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