Briefing Sessions

ACRATH, as a coalition member of STOP THE TRAFFIK, is participating in the Make Easter Traffik Free in 2015 campaign.  Briefing sessions for those wishing to take part will be held over the coming weeks. To attend a session click on the appropriate link below.

• Adelaide 12 February
• Melbourne 17 February
• Canberra 19 February
• Brisbane 24 February
• Sydney 25 February
• Online 27 February for those who can’t make the other events

Watch this space over the coming days for more information on how you can help to bring an end to child slavery and human trafficking in the chocolate industry..

Reflection by Sr Anne Tormey RSM, President of ACRATH

Sunday 8 February, the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, marks the first World Day of prayer, reflection and action against human trafficking. An article in Mercy e-News by Sr Anne Tormey, a member of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea(ISMAPNG) and President of ACRATH, helps us to reflect on the importance of this day. Thank you to Mercy International Association for sharing this article with us.

Sr Anne comments “our prayer on this day becomes one of lamentation for the millions of women, children and men trafficked across the globe for human slavery…this day can be an opportunity to learn about trafficking globally and locally, to pray for the victims of human trafficking and for an end to slavery, to commit to buying fair trade products where possible and to advocating for legislation to protect victims of human trafficking.”

Download a copy of the article here.

2015 Restless Press Southern Cross Catholic Digital Media Awards

In the 2015 Inaugural Restless Press Southern Cross Catholic Digital Media Awards ACRATH was placed first in two sections. Best Call to Action and Best Use of Social Media.

ACRATH is grateful to all who voted for us.  Thank you for your interest and support. Please continue visiting our website and our Facebook and Twitter pages to stay informed about human trafficking and what can be done to work against tis despicable crime. Help ACRATH to raise awareness about this issue by inviting your friends to visit our sites.