US Bishops: Human Trafficking Is ‘Rejection of the God-Given Dignity of Every Human Being’
The U.S. bishops’ conference drew attention to the global crisis in a statement for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
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Tens of Thousands of Migrant Youth Unaccounted for, U.S. Government Fears Many Being Trafficked
The report also noted that there is not a sufficient system in place to respond to fears that a minor’s sponsor is not fit to assume custody of the child.
Priest Wages War on ‘Vile Snakes’ Exploiting Children
What I saw changed my life forever,’ says Father Fortunato Di Noto.
US Bishops Urge Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Bill in Congress
The bishops of the United States have urged Congress to pass a bill aiming to combat human trafficking that would, among other things, provide grants to aid organizations in areas with high rates of trafficking.
Week of Reflection Underway Prior to the International Day of Prayer Against Trafficking
A week of activities has been planned in Rome Feb. 2-8 to raise awareness of this evil and commit to combating it around the world.
Fight Child Trafficking by Fostering
COMMENTARY: Vulnerable children desperately need stability and love.
Human Trafficking By the Numbers: New Reports Estimate Millions of Daily Victims
The Global Slavery Index estimates that 50 million people — 1 in 150 — were living in modern slavery at some point in 2021, an increase from 40 million people in 2016.
‘Sound of Freedom’ Is Stirring Hearts to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Rousing people from ignorance and apathy, the film is doing much more than smashing box-office records, as audience members feel compelled to act.
‘Sound of Freedom’ Makes History at the Box Office
'That is the miracle: That in a world of lies and attacks, the truth makes its way, takes first place, and many lives will be saved thanks to this," filmaker Eduardo Verástegui said.
‘Sound of Freedom’ Offers Opportunity to Highlight a Catholic Approach to Helping Victims of Sex Trafficking Heal From Trauma
Two priests and an adviser to the United Nations have been fighting this scourge for decades.
