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Supporting Survivors in the UK

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:30:25 +0000

Ben Ryan is the Deputy CEO at Medaille Trust, one of the leading Catholic charities fighting modern slavery. Here he gives a presentation explaining how the organisation supports survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. The Medaille Trust provides refuge and freedom to victims of modern slavery and helps them as they seek to rebuild […]

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Tackling Modern Slavery in England and Wales

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:18:24 +0000

Father Mark Odion MSP is a Catholic priest of the Missionary Society of St Paul. He is the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales’ liaison officer on the Nigerian Anti-Trafficking Project and works closely with the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Fr Mark engages with Nigerian communities in the diaspora and other vulnerable communities to […]

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Modern Slavery on our Doorstep

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:30:30 +0000

On 15 October 2024, we held a webinar with three expert speakers working in this field to examine how close this evil trade is to our own doorsteps and what we can do to liberate victims and help survivors. Speakers Modern Slavery on our doorstepFather Mark Odion MSP, Missionary Society of St Paul, introduces the […]

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New initiative to tackle modern slavery in East Anglia

steve — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:41:16 +0000

A new initiative to help tackle modern slavery across the Diocese of East Anglia has been explored and volunteers to help tackle the problem are now being sought. In January the Caritas East Anglia Commission, in the presence of Bishop Peter Collins, heard from the first members of a new group opposed to Modern Slavery […]

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Stella Maris Launches Workshops to Help Combat Modern Slavery in the Maritime Industry

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:22:40 +0000

Stella Maris, a leading maritime charity dedicated to supporting seafarers and fishers worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of a new workshop series across the UK. These workshops are aimed at empowering individuals to identify cases of modern slavery within the maritime industry, supporting victims and survivors of modern slavery and raising awareness of […]

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European anti-trafficking conference working on action plan to eradicate modern slavery

james — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:04:30 +0000

European Santa Marta Group ConferenceCologne, 8-9 February 2022 The first Santa Marta Europe Conference, organised with the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference, is taking place online from Cologne from 8-9 February. The Santa Marta Group, an initiative of the Catholic Church to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, is supporting the creation of networked regional hubs […]

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Bishop disturbed by allegations of labour exploitation in some Leicester clothing factories

james — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:27:06 +0000

Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham on allegations concerning Boohoo’s employment practices in Leicester factories The Bishop of Nottingham has welcomed reports that an official inquiry is due to be launched into allegations of modern slavery. The clothing giant, Boohoo, is coming under increasing scrutiny following allegations of exploitative practices at its factories in […]

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Cardinal welcomes US investigation into garment-making industry in Leicester

james — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:06:35 +0000

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Santa Marta Group, has welcomed a US investigation into allegations of labour exploitation in the garment-making industry in factories in Leicester. Cardinal Nichols said: “I welcome these important investigations, bringing as they do attention to the extent of forced and exploited labour in parts of the garment-making industry in […]

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Cardinal backs Crimestoppers’ campaign to combat Modern Slavery

james — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:06:07 +0000

As lockdown restrictions are lifted, the number of people being exploited, trapped and tricked into modern slavery is expected to rise. Last year, the number of victims in the UK hit a record high, with more than 10,000 potential victims of trafficking, slavery and forced labour identified – men, women and children. But it’s feared […]

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Cardinal Nichols on supporting victims of modern slavery during the pandemic

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:51:51 +0000

“Pope Francis has called us to hear the cry of our sisters and brothers trapped in modern slavery. His message is particularly important during this global pandemic. “While all our families and communities are affected, those held in slavery cannot self-isolate, social distance or receive medical care. Even in the midst of this crisis, human […]

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