Category - human trafficking

January 14, 2015

'Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters' is Peace Sunday theme

Catholic parishes in England and Wales will celebrate Peace Sunday on 18 January, sharing the 2015 message of Pope Francis on slavery and freedom.
April 26, 2014

Ecumenical consultation urges elimination of human trafficking

A communiqué adopted at a World Council of Churches consultation this month calls for serious action on trafficking.
April 10, 2014

Human trafficking 'brings shame to humanity', churches told

At an ecumenical consultation, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons has noted that human trafficking is on the rise across the globe.
December 16, 2013

MPs urged to make child victims of trafficking a priority

The protection of child victims of trafficking should be a priority for MPs in relation to the Modern Slavery Bill, ECPAT UK has said.
August 6, 2013

Does slavery exist in Scotland today, panel will ask

Campaigners, police and public authorities will engage in conversation tomorrow night over the nature and extend of what they say amounts to slavery in modern Scotland.
May 24, 2011

Human trafficking is violence against humanity

Harrowing stories of exploitation were brought to the attention of IEPC participants during a workshop on economic injustice and human trafficking.
December 14, 2010

Amnesty welcomes report on migration and trafficking

Amnesty International today (14 December 2010) welcomed a new report on Migration and Trafficking from the Scottish Parliament.
November 21, 2010

Church of Scotland marks anti-violence campaign in Perth

A city church is expected to be full next week as members of the Church of Scotland Guild mark a decade of campaigning against violence.
October 29, 2010

Film festival challenges human trafficking

Residents of Bristol are being challenged to confront the reality of human trafficking through the Unchosen festival - a series of films exploring the issue.
September 5, 2010

Rescue of 'trafficking victims' welcomed

Amnesty International has welcomed the police action leading to the rescue of a number of suspected victims of trafficking, after raids on Belfast brothels.