Category - sex trafficking

European convention on sex trafficking welcomed by churches

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:06:41 +0000

Church groups in Europe have welcomed the entry into force of a pan-European convention against human trafficking, and described it as a major step in ensuring the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons in Europe.

Franciscans welcome UN rapporteur on contemporary slavery

staff writers — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:24:09 +0100

A five-year campaign by human rights campaigners, including the Franciscan religious order, has influenced the Human Rights Council of the United Nations to has decide to appoint a Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery.

Not For Sale Sunday

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:44:16 +0100

Start: 20/05/2007 - 00:00

Not for Sale Sunday. Is an opportunity to say that womens, childrens and mens bodies are Not for Sale.

Slavery has not yet been abolished, say archbishops

staff writers — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:55:13 +0000

Archbishops Rowan Williams and John Sentamu have taken their message about slavery to YouTube. But are events to mark abolition of the transatlantic trade ignoring the key role of black people in its demise?

Methodist women back new police action on sex trafficking

staff writers — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:41:33 +0000

The London Metropolitan police are continuing their initiative against the trafficking of vulnerable women and girls, in cooperation with NGOs, churches and other agencies