Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking

The pandemic-related economic downturn, business closures, increase in global unemployment and reduced incomes have contributed to greater human trafficking of children, women, domestic workers and migrants without legal status. That is the assessment of a Miami law professor and newly appointed member of Pope Francis’ Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, created in 2016 through the merger of four pontifical councils.... Read More

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February 9, 2021

Pandemic creating ‘vast new reservoirs’ of slavery victims, warns cardinal

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is creating an order of people in distress, poverty, isolation and anxiety, something that ruthless traffickers are quick to exploit. “This creates vast new reservoirs of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and is the focus of our prayer and concern on this feast day... Read More

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October 16, 2020

When looking to future, include most vulnerable, Catholics tell G-20 forum

Covid-19 provides an opportunity for people to prepare the future, and religious leaders have an opportunity to make sure that preparation includes the world’s most vulnerable, said Catholic participants in the annual G-20 Interfaith Forum. Leaders and representatives of major religions and global policy institutions are currently participating in a four day meeting streamed from... Read More

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October 15, 2020

Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, say speakers

While the Covid-19 pandemic has shut down or slowed most businesses, it does not appear to have put a dent in human trafficking, said Callista Gingrich, US ambassador to the Holy See. In fact, the financial difficulties many families face around the world actually make people more vulnerable to traffickers’ offers of quick cash or... Read More

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September 7, 2020

Coronavirus may lead to increase in human trafficking, expert warns

The number of people being trafficked into the UK could increase as criminals look to exploit those hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, an expert has warned. Unseen UK chief executive Andrew Wallis said thousands of victims arrive in the country each year through traffickers, having been promised a chance to escape poverty or support... Read More

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July 28, 2020

Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic

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. Insufficient attention “was paid on the collateral damage of the ongoing pandemic, especially on migrants and informal workers, who are now more exposed to trafficking... Read More

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July 28, 2020

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

Addressing the Organization for Security and Co-operation 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. “The common good demands that access to justice, political representation, and the recognition of the dignity of others... Read More

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July 10, 2020

Vatican: More must be done to protect rights and dignity of refugees

The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees, who are often exploited instead of being protected, a Vatican official said. While some governments, with the help of faith-based organisations, have offered “durable solutions to refugees”, including resettlement programmes, more needs to be done, Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Vatican observer to... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Women religious honored for work on pandemic’s front lines

Women religious working “on the front lines,” exposed to the coronavirus yet continuing to care for abandoned children, working to alleviate poverty, providing health care and helping victims of human trafficking are not “super women,” said Comboni Sr Alicia Vacas. Instead, they are women with great faith, compassion, generosity and determination, she said, “but also... Read More

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February 10, 2020

Telecom providers have duty to prevent human trafficking, pope says

Pope Francis reminded telecommunication firms and service providers of their responsibility to help fight human trafficking. The pope reminded people of the 8th February International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking after praying the Angelus on 9th February with visitors in St Peter’s Square. The 8th February day of prayer falls on the... Read More

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