Our mission is to eliminate human trafficking and the harm it causes.
Pope Francis has designated 8th February, the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, as the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking following a request from Talitha Kum, the worldwide Network of Consecrated Life Against Human Trafficking.
There will be an online Marathon of Prayer (Friday, February 7 from 10am to 3pm) CET – people are invited to join in this prayer, especially in their own Region.
Modern Slavery Snapshot
50 million people live
in slavery globally
71% are female
(women and girls)
Only 1 in 5 victims are
detected in Australia
ACRATH is proud to stand in solidarity with our First Nations people and will continue to work for a future in which their voices are heard. As the Uluru Statement from the Heart tells us, we need to ensure that First Nations people have a real say in decisions that affect them.
Latest News
Scientist Overcomes Human Trafficking
By ACRATH |
A recent SBSNews Weekend One on One Podcast interviewed Dr Ekaterina Kostioukhina a medical doctor whose job is to advance research in how to take care of the humans who go into space. Born in Russia she has lived in many cultures including Ecuador, the United States, Mexico and New Zealand. The reason behind some…
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International Day of Prayer and Awareness
By ACRATH |
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is observed each year on 8th February, the fest of St Josephine Bakhita. Josephine Bakhita was born in Southern Sudan in 1869, and during her life experienced kidnapping and slavery in both Sudan and Italy. After gaining her freedom Josephine Bakhita dedicated her life to…
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Stop Trafficking January 2025
By ACRATH |
Survivors of human trafficking often have a criminal record for crimes they were forced to commit while a victim. The January 2025 issue of Stop Trafficking! focuses on the reality of having a criminal record and processes that may help survivors to clear their name. The non-punishment principle, a victim centre approach, is instrumental in…
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Christmas Wishes from ACRATH
By ACRATH |
We wish everyone a joyful and relaxing Christmas! We hope you all find a moment to wind down and celebrate. A huge thank you to our community, volunteers, members, staff, and collaborators for your incredible support this year in our mission to end human trafficking. We’re eager to share all that we’ve accomplished together in…
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2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
By ACRATH |
The UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons provides a snapshot of trafficking patterns and flows at global, regional and national levels. The 2024 report covers 156 countries and provides an overview of the response to trafficking in persons by analysing trafficking cases detected between 2019 and 2023. The report indicates that child trafficking, trafficking…
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16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
By ACRATH02 |
Join ACRATH for a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls. The 16 days of activism runs from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day. Each day, ACRATH’s campaign calendar provides opportunities to learn, engage, and take action against gender-based violence. Read…
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