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Trick or Treat
Halloween is all about indulging in treats, but what if we told you there’s a hidden trick behind many of the chocolates we enjoy? Beneath the wrappers, millions of farmers and children are facing the bitter realities of poverty in the cocoa growing industry. We aim to expose the reality of cocoa production — and show you…
Read More10th Ethical Fashion Guide
Millions of workers in the global fashion industry face injustice, abuse, low wages, and modern slavery. Learn about the hidden truths behind the supply chains of the biggest fashion brands, to create momentum for real progress. Research your favourite brands in the 10th edition of the Baptist World Aid Ethical Fashion Report and Guide. See…
Read MoreACRATH Advocacy Highlighted
The work of ACRATH in advocating for systemic change has been highlighted in The Good Oil, a publication of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) took its advocacy campaign to the halls of Parliament House in Canberra again recently, not only to raise issues of concern with the parliamentarians…
Read MoreStop Trafficking October 2024
The October 2024 edition of Stop Trafficking! highlights human trafficking in the hotel industry. The hospitality industry is highly vulnerable to traffickers, especially when it comes to child sexual exploitation, forced prostitution, forced criminality and forced labour in hotels and their supply chains. According to the Polaris Project, 75% of human trafficking survivors report having…
Read MoreTwo Decades of Advocacy Bring Success
ACRATH has just finished its 19th annual advocacy campaign week at Parliament House in Canberra, confident that key ‘asks’ are being considered by government, including further work on the right of any victim of modern slavery to access compensation for the crime that was committed against them in Australia. The 2024 advocacy team Frances Hayes…
Read MoreACRATH Anniversary Year Calendar
We are excited to announce that the much-loved ACRATH calendar is now available for order, and this year’s edition is particularly special as we celebrate 20 years of ACRATH in 2025. Since its inception, the ACRATH calendar has become a welcome addition to offices, homes, tea rooms, and classrooms alike. This commemorative edition honours our…
Read MoreChristine Resigns as ACRATH’s NEO
Christine Carolan has worked with and been committed to ACRATH over 19 years and, after 10 years in the role of National Executive Officer has resigned, effective December 2024. It will mark the end of a significant era in human trafficking work in Australia, but will also signal a new phase for the organisation. Her…
Read MoreSpreading the News
Kyla Raby knows modern slavery inside out. She can talk with great authority to her peers and networks, who also know modern slavery inside out. But try telling a mate about the vulnerabilities facing cleaners, fishermen and women in the garment industry – in 3 minutes. It’s a challenge Kyla took on and has led…
Read MoreCall to Action: September 2024
ACRATH supports the work of many like-minded organisations both in Australia and globally. Many produce resources that can be used in a variety of settings and some have campaigns underway. Our newsletter regularly includes this page, encouraging people to find out more and consider becoming involved in actions and advocacy.
Read MoreAdvocacy Snapshot
At our Canberra advocacy team evaluation meeting, team members noted: It was springtime in Canberra for our 19th annual advocacy visit – a time of new beginnings and exciting possibilities “I felt so affirmed and realised how significant our work is.” “In our 19 advocacy meetings, I have felt so listened to; I am surprised…
Read MoreCatholic Response to Human Trafficking
RE Search is a podcast produced by the Archdiocese of Sydney in partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools. It searches for the answers to questions asked by people in schools and parishes. ACRATH member, Sr Noelene Simmons sm, was recently interviewed in an episode entitled A Catholic Response to Human Trafficking. The podcast looks at how…
Read MoreAdvocating for Systemic change
ACRATH Media Release 9th September 2024 ACRATH staff and members are at Parliament House this week talking modern slavery and human trafficking with Members of Parliament. ACRATH, on its 19 th annual advocacy trip to Canberra, is pressing for systemic change on several issues impacting victim/survivors of humantrafficking. This year, ACRATH has identified three issues…
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