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University students and staff take a new course
A national short course series is equipping university students and staff with the tools to recognise and respond to modern slavery in Australia. Source: ACRATH.
Group eggs on choc consumers to buy ethically
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans is calling on Australians to examine their shopping baskets more closely this Easter with the “ACRATH Approved” Easter campaign.
Survivor raises awareness of modern slavery
Modern slavery was a major focus of pastoral and social justice work in primary schools, colleges and kindergartens in the Rockhampton Diocese this month. Source: ACAN.
Victorian MPs told modern slavery happening in their electorates
Victorian politicians were given a wake-up call at a recent speaker’s breakfast when told modern slavery is almost certainly happening in every electorate in the state. Source: ACRATH.
African Catholics join forces against human trafficking
Marches and Masses in more than 30 African countries were organised to raise voices against human trafficking, marking the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita on Saturday. Source: OSV News.
Survivor urges Catholics to act if they suspect a case of modern slavery
Modern slavery survivor Moe Turaga urges Catholics not to turn a blind eye if they suspect someone is being exploited. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Anti-slavery commissioner calls for urgent action on forced labour laws
Australia’s anti-slavery commissioner has called on the Albanese Government to urgently address the “inadequacy” of its forced labour laws after revelations that it had allowed thousands of imports from blacklisted Chinese companies. Source: The Guardian.
New commissioner praises work of Catholic anti-slavery network
Newly appointed independent federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans has praised the work of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network.
Save the dates to take action against modern slavery
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH ) is calling the community to join a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls. Source: Melbourne Catholic.