Posts Tagged ‘slavery’
16 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 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 MoreSpreading the News
Kyla Raby knows modern slavery inside out. She can talk with great authority to her peers and networks, who also know modern slavery inside out. But try telling a mate about the vulnerabilities facing cleaners, fishermen and women in the garment industry – in 3 minutes. It’s a challenge Kyla took on and has led…
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.
Read MoreAdvocating for Systemic change
ACRATH Media Release 9th September 2024 ACRATH staff and members are at Parliament House this week talking modern slavery and human trafficking with Members of Parliament. ACRATH, on its 19 th annual advocacy trip to Canberra, is pressing for systemic change on several issues impacting victim/survivors of humantrafficking. This year, ACRATH has identified three issues…
Read More2024 TIP Report
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has released the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) with Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. The report includes narratives for 188 countries and highlights several emerging global trends including the continual growth of forced labor in online scam operations. One focus of the 2024 report is Exploring the…
Read MoreACRATH News – June 2024
Keep up to date with the latest ACRATH news. The June 2024 Newsletter is now available. The theme of this newsletter is Will you stand with the victim/survivors of modern slavery who need our help? Download a copy of the June newsletter to learn about how you can help. ACRATH is working tirelessly to bring…
Read MoreRevealing the Face of Modern Slavery
It is estimated there are now 41,000 men and women living in modern slavery in Australia every day, often in plain sight and 50 million people globally. These individuals are more than just staggering statistics; they are real people and at the heart of ACRATH’s work. Meet the faces behind these growing statistics: Lin, Rani,…
Read MoreStand with Victim/Survivors
Will you stand with us and the victim/survivors of human trafficking who need our help? Donate today ACRATH is working tirelessly to bring an end to modern slavery and there has never been a more important time to double our efforts. With your support so much has been achieved and these gains, after years of…
Read MoreAnti-Slavery Commissioner Established
On 28 May 2024 the Australian Parliament passed the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 to enable the establishment of Australia’s first federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner. The Commissioner role will include engaging with and supporting victims and survivors of modern slavery and supporting business to address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and…
Read MoreExit Trafficking Conviction
In April 2024 a Victorian court found a man guilty of exit trafficking after he stranded his wife overseas. The man was in an arranged marriage with the woman who was in Australia on a sposored partner visa. He limited his parner’s freedom and access to money. Without telling her he withdrew support for her…
Read MoreACRATH joins Pope Francis in tops for 2023
ACRATH joined illustrious company when it was declared a person/organisation of the year (2023) by Jesuit Publications’ Eureka Street magazine. Laura Kings, Assistant editor of Australian Catholics, chose ACRATH and Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians and Member for Barton. Other senior Jesuit Publication staff and writers, including Fr Andy Hamilton sj and Eureka Street editor…
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