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ACRATH Emphasizes: SLAVERY is Present in Your ELECTORATE!
Victorian politicians were given a wake-up call at a recent Speaker’s Breakfast when told modern slavery is almost certainly happening in every electorate in Victoria. The Speakers Breakfast’ at Parliament House was organised by Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree Edwards MP. The Breakfast event was part of a series highlighting key community issues and the organisations…
Read MoreJoin Us on the Road to Ending Slavery
ACRATH is once again lacing up our running shoes for RUN Melbourne on July 13th, 2025! Thanks to the amazing support from our schools, corporate partners, and Friends of ACRATH teams, we exceeded our $10,000 goal last year by raising $15,000. This incredible achievement is helping to fund our vital education, advocacy, and victim/survivor support…
Read MoreEducating for Change – Register today
Register your interest now for ACRATH’s new university Educating for Change modules. ACRATH, Flinders University and the University of South Australia have created Educating for Change, 6 micro-credentialed courses that will equip the next generation of professionals to better understand, recognise and respond to modern slavery. The courses are free and have been developed for…
Read MoreRising to the Challenge Together
ACRATH’s ambitious 2024 fundraising target of $350,000 has been reached after generous donations in December, many in lieu of Christmas gifts. Thank you for your incredible generosity and commitment to help eradicate modern slavery, Fundraising is critical, allowing us to sustain crucial initiatives such as Educating for Change and the Companionship Program and awareness campaigns…
Read MoreNew ears and eyes for ACRATH
Lys Crowe, ACRATH’s Interim NEO, is keen to bring ‘new eyes and ears’ to the organisation as ACRATH continues working towards a vision of a world free of human trafficking. Lys was no stranger to ACRATH when she took over as the Acting NEO late last year. For the past four years she has been…
Read MoreHope for a better world
Carla Chung, ACRATH’s migrant support worker, is one of the Ambassadors of Hope you can hear when you join the global online Marathon of Prayer on Friday, February 7, as part of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. The Marathon of Prayer starts at different times around the globe, including a…
Read MoreChocolate under the supply chains spotlight
Chocolate comes under the spotlight every Lent when ACRATH encourages people to reconsider their chocolate choices and buy products certified slavery-free. This year momentum is building early as Pope Francis and civic leaders focus on supply chains more broadly. Ash Wednesday on March 5 will mark the beginning of ACRATH’s Easter chocolate awareness campaign. In…
Read MoreCalls to Action February 2025
Divest from companies that exploit children, Pope says https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/divest-companies-exploit-children-pope-says Talitha Kum Annual Report 2023 https://distribution-point.webstorage-4sigma.it/talithakum-510/media/documentdownload/2025/annual_report_2023_eng_hi_double.pdf Chinese model rescued from scam centre in Myanmar https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-17/chinese-model-rescued-from-scam-centre-in-myanmar/104831514 Anti-slavery commissioner calls for urgent action on forced labour laws https://cathnews.com/2025/01/22/anti-slavery-commissioner-calls-for-urgent-action-on-forced-labour-laws Say Our Name exhibition marks 30 years since recognition of South Sea Islanders https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-03/30-year-anniversary-of-pacific-blackbirding-recognition-slavery/104739826 Moe Turaga was a modern slavery…
Read More16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
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…
Read MoreJoin 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls
Join ACRATH and the international community for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. We have created a calendar, and each day of the campaign offers a new opportunity to learn, engage, and take action. The 16-day calendar highlights ACRATH’s work against modern slavery and serves as a tool to share knowledge and resources. Follow…
Read MoreMark Dreyfus backs new uni course
A new university program, educating staff and students about modern slavery and pathways for support, has been endorsed by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus as well as key advocates and educators. ACRATH, Flinders University and the University of South Australia are working together to create Educating for Change, 6 micro-credentialed courses that will equip the next generation…
Read MoreCall to action November 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. The president of ACRATH (Australian…
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