There's a new resource on trafficking and human slavery brought to you by the Daughters of Charity. People all over...
Slavery
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...
“Slaves No More, But Brothers and Sisters” Pope Francis
“Slaves No More, But Brothers and Sisters” Pope Francis
Pope Confronts Slavery in World Day of Peace Message
Pope Francis Confronts Slavery in World Day of Peace Message – ‘Do not be complicit, indifferent to tragedy of exploitation,’ pope says
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
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...
Modern slave trade has ‘many faces’
Many groups in the Vincentian Family have become involved in anti-trafficking programs and are gratified to see the increasing attention being paid to the issue. Modern day slavery is prevalent throughout the world even though it goes by different names, a human...
Vincentian women against Trafficking
The following groups have joined with dozens of other groups to speak out against trafficking. Daughters of Charity, Prov. of St. Louise Daughters of Charity, Prov. of the West Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Sisters of Charity of Halifax Sisters of Charity of...
Saints who were slaves
With more than 12 million trafficked and enslaved people worldwide, the problem is enormous. But you can help. Let's abolish slavery forever. The site is part of the Catholic Relief Services campaign to free modern day slaves. THis is a cause that would have been...
