Human trafficking Archives

Led by women, Latin America rallies against modern-day slavery

Aug 21, 2020

ROSARIO, Argentina — Experts from around the world gathered online Friday to talk about the scope of human trafficking in Latin America, and to share best practices to prevent modern-day slavery that currently affects some 45 million people from the United States to Thailand. Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda, a lawyer

By Inés San Martín

Pressure on Francis increases over human rights in China

Aug 1, 2020

As Chinese central authorities tighten their grip on Hong Kong and as the world continues to hear news of the alleged repression of the country’s Uighur Muslim population, Pope Francis is the target of increasing pressure over his hesitancy to speak out.

By Elise Ann Allen

Sydney archbishop says failure to implement anti-slavery law ‘disgraceful’

Jul 30, 2020

Archbishop Anthony Fisher says it’s “disgraceful and dishonorable” that the Australian state of New South Wales has failed to enact a law against modern slavery passed in 2018.

By Charles Collins

Brazilian church campaign draws attention to threats against advocates

Jul 29, 2020

With the objective of giving more visibility to the increased violence against those who defend social and environmental rights, Brazil’s Catholic Church has launched the “Life by a Thread” campaign.

By Lise Alves

Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic

Jul 28, 2020

As governments and world leaders struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, they must also work harder to protect victims of human trafficking, said the Vatican-based international network of Catholic charities.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says

Jul 27, 2020

Addressing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking.

By Junno Arocho Esteves