Posts Tagged ‘organ trafficking’
Anniversary of Royal Assent
Today ACRATH Executive Officer Christine Carolan, President Sr. Clare Condon sgs and member Noelene Simmons sm were guest members of the National Roundtable at this commemorative event with the Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Justine Elliot MP, to mark the 10th anniversary of royal assent of the…
Read MoreAppeal for Ukraine
The war in Ukraine draws attention to the link between armed conflict and human trafficking. The very presence of armed conflict and the displacement of people causes the intensification of trafficking. This war, among many others, continues to cause pain and death around the world. Latest reports reveal that human traffickers are active and that…
Read MoreOrgan Trafficking and Organ Transplant Tourism
Reviewing Australian Legislation The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is currently conducting an inquiry into Human Organ Trafficking and Organ Transplant Tourism. In particular the inquiry is investigating the offence of Organ Trafficking under division 271 of the Criminal Code and whether it would be practicable or desirable for: this offence to have…
Read MoreWe Cannot be Indifferent
From MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2016 ‘No one can claim to be indifferent in the face of new forms of slavery imposed by criminal organizations which buy and sell men, women and children as forced labourers in construction, agriculture, fishing or in other markets. How…
Read MorePope Francis: The Joy of Love
References to Human Trafficking in Apostolic Exhortation In his latest Apostolic Exhortaion, The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia), Pope Francis made a number of references to human trafficking: “Migration is particularly dramatic and devastating to families and individuals when it takes place illegally and is supported by international networks of human trafficking. This is equally true…
Read MoreFree Anti-Slavery On-line Course
Start Learning Today The first free Australian online training program dealing with trafficking and slavery was recently launched by Sydney-based Anti-Slavery Australia at the University of Technology, Sydney. Funded by the Australian Government through the Proceeds of Crime program, the course offers comprehensive training on human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices including forced labour, debt…
Read MoreStop Trafficking!
Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter Vol 11 No 9 The September 2013 issue of Stop Trafficking is now available. This issue highlights neglected and interwoven aspects of trafficking such as organ trafficking, international brokers and worker bondage. Download your copy here.
Read MoreAustralian Senate Passes Slavery Bill
Forced Labour, Forced Marriage and Organ Trafficking Now Criminal Offences ACRATH has received with great joy the news that the Australian Senate today passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Slavery, Slavery-like Conditions and People Trafficking) Bill 2012. ACRATH took part in the consultations that led to the drafting of this Bill and along with other NGOS such…
Read MoreSlavery, Slavery-like Conditions and People Trafficking Legislation
Crimes Legislation Amendment On Wednesday 30th May 2012 the Federal Attorney General introduced into the Australian Parliament new legislation that criminalises forced marriage, forced labour and organ trafficking. In presenting the bill the Hon Nicola Roxon MP commented “A common factor of contemporary slavery and trafficking—from forced labour and forced marriage to organ trafficking—is the misuse…
Read MoreIllegal Organ Trade Rising
Traffickers Cashing in on Increased Demand Recent media reports indicate that traffickers are cashing in on the rising demand for replacement kidneys because of the rise in diabetes and other diseases. Organ trafficking rings have been uncovered in a number of countries including India, Pakistan, China. The resurgence of trafficking has prompted the WHO to…
Read MoreOrgan Trafficking in Australia
Australia’s First Reported Case of Suspected Organ Trafficking The Australian media recently reported the Australian Federal Police were investigating an alleged case of organ trafficking. Trafficking for the purpose of harvesting organs is an international problem but this is the first case to be reported in Australia. The Minister for Justice, Brendan O’Connor, said ”Irrespective of…
Read MoreACRATH holds Public Meeting
ACRATH Forum on Human Trafficking Over 100 people attended a recent public forum on the issue of human trafficking. Participants were informed about the forms that human trafficking takes today – sexual servitude, forced labour and organ trafficking. A sale of Fair Trade goods took place at the forum. Sr Louise Cleary, chairperson of…
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