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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Anti-modern slavery support dinner reinforces call to act
The evening was further enriched by guest speaker Shirley Eldridge, who captivated the audience with insights from her newly launched book, Woman For Sale, shedding light on the realities of trafficking and exploitation.
ACRATH Campaign: Victims and survivors are real people
Current estimates indicate that 41,000 men and women are living in modern slavery in Australia, often in plain sight, with a global total of 50 million people.
ACRATH Members Reunite to Address Modern Slavery at Three-Day Gathering
Those present for the conference also listened to leaders of modern slavery prevention including New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Transition Branch Assistant Secretary Cary Duffy.
Plight of female migrant women highlighted in annual campaign
Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro has this month joined with Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans Executive Officer Christine Carolan in promoting the launch of its 16 Days of Activism campaign, which focusses on women migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation.
ACRATH Staff and Members Make Annual Advocacy Visit to Parliament House
Commencing Monday 4 September, ACRATH delegates worked to engage with members of Parliament to bring attention to pressing issues surrounding human trafficking and modern slavery, and advocate for systemic change.
Catholic school students respond to Pope Francis’ call
Catholic school students from across Australia have contributed to a video they hope will influence other young people to act and help eradicate forced labour from the production of chocolate, clothing and technology.
Modern Slavery brings ACRATH members and supporters together
More than 100 members and supporters of the WA ACRATH community have last month come together, raising some $6000 towards supporting those affected by modern slavery.
Is Your Easter Egg Slave-Free?
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking of Human’s Heather McNaught explains that child labour, forced labour, and unsafe work environments are ongoing issues in the quest for cocoa for chocolate production.
Archdiocese, CEWA in joint slave-proofing stance
The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Education Western Australia have last month gathered to jointly launch their respective Modern Slavery Statements.
ACRATH launches anti-trafficking appeal with a ‘call to action’
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) launched its annual appeal on 30 July 2021 intending to restore dignity and bring hope to people who have been trafficked or enslaved.
