All committed to the challenging work of eliminating human trafficking and modern slavery are appalled to know that official figures of the number of case of trafficking and modern slavery in all countries barely scratch the surface.
At a recent seminar in Adelaide, members of the South Australian Committee of ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Human Trafficking) shared this information and struggle with participants who attended.
To read more about this work of awareness raising by ACRATH in South Australia click on the following link:
http://cathnews.com/cathnews/36051-modern-slavery-figures-barely-scratch-the-surface
To learn about the work of ACRATH in a number of states in Australia and more about ways in which you could support the work of ACRATH or make a donation go to: www.acrath.org.au
Brigidine Sisters are involved in ACRATH and in supporting other networks in US, UK, NZ and Ireland to help eliminate trafficking and support survivors eg http://www.renate-europe.net/
