“Journeying in Dignity – Listen, Dream, Act” is the theme of the 2024 International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking – which takes place on February 8th – Josephine Bakhita day.
As a Call to Action, this theme challenges us all to become more aware of the existence of human trafficking and to consider ways we can advocate and act to prevent the horror of this crime.
Consider: International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking 2024
Did you know? Try the ‘non trivia’ Quiz , developed by ACRATH, to test and share your knowledge! ACRATH’s Quiz
Who was Josephine Bakhita?
Join the Pilgrimage of Prayer and Awareness against human trafficking “Journeying in Dignity”– Online! 9.30am – 4.30pm CET time. (On 8th Feb, the online pilgrimage will commence at 7.30pm AEDT, 8.30am GMT)
Students on mission – ACRATH Coffee Project – St Mary’s Nathalia, Vic:
Take the time to be inspired by a visit to ACRATH’s website: Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking of Humans
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ACRATH’s most recent Newsletter: ACRATH News Feb 2024
ACRATH, founded in 2005, is a network member of Talitha Kum. Talitha kum was established in 2009 with the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) as an international initiative against human trafficking and exploitation.
Talitha Kum promotes collaboration among networks organized at national, regional and continental level, actively supporting victims, survivors and people at risk.
Colleen Jackson RSC is ACRATH’s Oceania representative with Talitha Kum.
“We’ll do anything we can to get things as cheaply as we can.
For that to happen, someone has to be exploited.”
– Colleen Jackson RSC
TODAY, and every day, we ask you to reflect on and act against human trafficking. – ACRATH