Posts by ACRATH
Learning for Justice: A Victorian Initiative
On 8th February 2023, the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis instigated a global ‘year of action by young people’ – an opportunity for young people to raise their voices to make a real difference for a fairer world. In response, a group of Victorian ACRATH Members devised its Learning…
Read MoreMeredith Evans rsm Honoured
Sister Meredith Evans rsm has been named the 2024 South Australian Senior Australian of the Year. Meredith has been a dedicated ACRATH Member for many years and was the Regional Coordinator in South Australia from 2016 until November 2021. The award is a wonderful recognition of Meredith’s commitment to justice, to responding to people in…
Read MoreCall to Action – November 2023
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. ‘People are NOT for sale’:…
Read MoreVale Sr Lea Ackermann
Sr Lea Ackermann, a Missionary Sister of Our Lady of Africa, was a pioneer in encouraging religious congregations to become involved in work to eliminate human trafficking. She first encountered this form of abuse when working in Kenya. In 1985 she founded SOLWODI (Solidarity with Women in Distress). Her desire was for all women to…
Read MoreTrick or Treat?
If you’re looking for a real fright this Halloween, look at what might be going into your favourite chocolate treat! Child labour? Farmer poverty? Harmful pesticides and farming chemicals? We deserve better, and so do cocoa farmers! Be Slavery Free surveyed the biggest chocolate companies on the planet to find out who is doing good…
Read MoreStop Trafficking – October 2023
The October issue of Stop Trafficking looks at the nexus between domestic violence and human trafficking. Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviour in any relationship that one partner uses to maintain or gain power and control over another partner. Articles in this issue include: Download the October issue of Stop Trafficking…
Read MorePeople Are NOT for Sale
Christian Bergmann recently showcased the history and hard work of ACRATH in an article for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. Thank you Christine for supporting the ongoing mission of ACRATH to eliminate human trafficking and the harm it causes. Download a copy of the article here.
Read MoreOutreach to the Pacific
The Conference of Major Superiors of the Pacific Islands (CMSPI) took place from 28th August to 3rd September 2023. A full day of the Conference was dedicated to reflecting on the issue of human trafficking and possible responses. This day was led by Sr Abby Avelino MM, Talitha Kum International Coordinator, Sr Colleen JacksonRSC, ACRATH…
Read MoreStop Trafficking September 2023
The findings of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) are highlighted in the September 2023 issue of Stop Trafficking! The TIP Report, produced by the US State Department, is an annual update on the state of global anti-trafficking efforts. Articles in the latest issue of Stop Trafficking! include: In the September 2023 issue of…
Read MoreAdvocacy Visit to Parliament
A group of 10 ACRATH members are preparing to make their annual advocacy visit to Parliament House in Canberra. The visit will take place during the week beginning 4th September. These visits provide an opportunity for ACRATH to raise issues on human trafficking and slavery with members of Parliament and to advocate for systemic change.…
Read More2024 ACRATH Calendar
Get ready for the new year and order your 2024 ACRATH Calendar today! Since its inception in 2015, the ACRATH calendar has become a beloved fixture in offices, homes, tea rooms and classrooms, thanks to the efforts of Queensland Regional Coordinator Janine Bliss fmm and her team. These vibrant calendars serve as an invaluable resource,…
Read MoreReview of Modern Slavery Offences
ACRATH welcomes the Attorney General’s Department release of the Findings Report for the Targeted Review of Modern Slavery Offences in Divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). This review was undertaken in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution. The Targeted Review identifies areas for possible legislative change to…
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