Slavery

The International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

On August 23, what will you do to honor the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?

A New Resource: Trafficking and Human Slavery

There's a new resource on trafficking and human slavery brought to you by the Daughters of Charity. People all over the world are on the move. They want opportunity. They want safety. They want freedom. Just freedom. That's the name Sr. Michelle Loisel, D.C., has...

Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains

The UN’s recent High Level Political Forum in New York included an event focused on an aspect of human trafficking related to forced labor in supply chains. by Margaret O’Dwyer, DC A Vincentian identity of disdaining human trafficking Compassion for human slaves and...

“Slaves No More, But Brothers and Sisters” Pope Francis

“Slaves No More, But Brothers and Sisters” Pope Francis

Jeopardy, Trafficking and St. John’s U

Perhaps you have heard how Jeopardy host Alex Trebeck was asked if he knew the origin of his suit. St. John’s University will host a conference that explores the relationships of poverty, human trafficking, modern slavery, and slavery’s links to consumerism and the...

Correction – Patron of the abused

Correction – Patron of the abused

An earlier article about a Vincentian martyr as a possible patron saint of the abused requires further nuance. THe article was based on three different sources which collectively missed a significant nuance. FamVin has learned from Vincent Hermans, secretary of the...

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