Posts Tagged ‘modern slavery’
Fast Fashion Hype
“What is the hype about fast fashion?”“What happens behind the seams?”“What has fashion got to do with modern slavery?” Recently, the Perth branch of ACRATH ran an awareness session on the hype around Fast Fashion with a small group of nine women in attendance. The group was exposed to the changes in trends in the…
Read MoreAustralian Ambassador to the Holy See
On 3rd June 2025 H.E. the Hon. Keith Pitt was received in audience by Pope Leo XIV as he presented his credential letters as Australian Ambassador to the Holy See. One week later ACRATH member, Noelene Simmons sm, met with Ambassador Pitt to re-acquaint him with ACRATH’s advocacy issues. ACRATH had met with him some…
Read MoreNewsletter Reports 20Yrs of Impact
The June edition of ACRATH newsletter celebrates ACRATH’s 20 years of impact. Much has been achieved but there is still much to do. ACRATH is grateful for the support received over these year. We rely on your support so that our mission to eliminate human trafficking and slavery may become a reality. To support the…
Read MoreCall to Action June 2025
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 MoreBequest Program Launched
ACRATH has launched its new bequest program as part of this year’s fundraising campaign. Leave ACRATH a gift in your Will and create a legacy that supports the future of victim/survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. Your bequest will also support ACRATH’s mission to eliminate human trafficking and modern slavery. It estimated that there…
Read MoreWA ACRATH Movie Fundraiser
WA movie goers used a night out to learn a little more about modern slavery and to support ACRATH. Close to $3,000 was raised at the event and all money will go towards ACRATH’s ongoing support of victim/survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. There were familiar faces at the May event, but also ‘new’…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week 2025
At ACRATH, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Week! In 2024, our 144 members across Australia contributed an amazing 8,111 volunteer hours towards ACRATH’s mission to eliminate human trafficking and modern slavery. We are so thankful for these incredible volunteers who dedicate so much of their time and energy across our various areas: raising awareness through presentations, developing educational…
Read MoreOn the Road to End Slavery
Join us on Sunday, 13 July 2025, for Run Melbourne and help us support our mission to eliminate human trafficking and modern slavery. Why Run? It’s estimated that 41,000 people in Australia and 50 million worldwide are trapped in modern slavery *. Behind each statistic is a person at the heart of ACRATH’s (Australian Catholic…
Read MoreWorld Fair Trade Day
This year World Fair Trade Day falls on Saturday 10th May. For over two decades, ACRATH has been at the forefront of the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery, leading national and international efforts, shaping policy, raising awareness, and supporting the victim/survivors of modern slavery. This World Fair Trade Day, let’s come together to…
Read MoreCourses to Combat Modern Slavery
‘Educating for Change’: Free National Short Courses to Combat Modern SlaveryACRATH | Flinders University | University of South Australia A new national short course series is now live and free, equipping university students and staff with the tools to recognise and respond to modern slavery in Australia. Developed in partnership by ACRATH, Flinders University and…
Read MoreHuman Rights Abuses in Modern Life
ACRATH members Gemma and Maureen attended the launch of the Forrest Research Foundation’s Perth Dialogue series and welcomed the opportunity to connect with the Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans. Each speaker shed light on the issue of human rights abuses embedded in modern life, highlighting the exploitation of vulnerable workers in the production of everyday goods. The paper urges governments,…
Read MoreHow to Be Sweet and Fair
In the latest ACRATH Neswletter discover how you can be Sweet and Fair by joining ACRATH’s chocolate campaign in the leadup to Easter. Download the ACRATH Seal of Approval poster and lots of information about your chocolate – is it sweet or tainted bitter by the use of child labour? The newsletter also gives news…
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