Posts Tagged ‘ACRATH’
International Day of Prayer and Awareness
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…
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 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…
Read MoreLet’s wrap up the year with hope
Spread peace and empower lives this Christmas by helping us raise the final $70,000 of our 2024 fundraising appeal target of $350,000. Your generosity has helped ACRATH continue to offer important programs and awareness raising campaigns to support victim/survivors of human trafficking. Raising $350,000 means crucial projects, including Educating for Change and the Companionship Program,…
Read MoreACRATH National Committee Farewells Christine
At its final 2024 meeting the National Committee farewelled Christine Carolan at a dinner before she leaves ACRATH in December. Christine’s contribution as the National Executive Officer of ACRATH for the past 10 years was acknowledged and President Sr Clare Condon sgs, said Christine’s “outstanding social justice commitment” governs all her activities. Clare acknowledged that in her youth,…
Read MoreCarmel finds the perfect ‘fit’ with ACRATH
Carmel Shaw’s recent appointment as ACRATH’s new Community Development Coordinator is a culmination of decades of working for a fairer world and the dignity of all people. Carmel sees ACRATH as a ‘perfect fit’. While the position with ACRATH might be new to her, Carmel has a long history in working to prevent modern slavery.…
Read MoreLiving Income for Cocoa Farmers
A living income isn’t a luxury—it’s a basic human right. No cocoa farmer should have to choose between feeding their family or sending their children to school. Yet, for millions of farmers, this is their heartbreaking reality every day. While the chocolate industry profits, the people at the heart of it—those who grow the cocoa—are…
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 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 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.
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