Trafficking Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/trafficking/ England and Wales Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:21:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Trafficking Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/trafficking/ 32 32 174395915 Nuncio meets with modern slavery and trafficking survivors https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-meets-with-modern-slavery-and-trafficking-survivors/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-meets-with-modern-slavery-and-trafficking-survivors/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:17:40 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=120448 Survivors of trafficking and modern slavery supported by Medaille Trust have been meeting with Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. On 11 September 2026, the Nuncio met with survivors while visiting a Medaille Trust safe house gifted to the charity by the Archdiocese of Liverpool. During the visit he heard firsthand […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-meets-with-modern-slavery-and-trafficking-survivors/feed/ 0 120448 Nigeria Summit launches new network to combat trafficking in Africa https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nigeria-summit-launches-new-network-to-combat-trafficking-in-africa/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nigeria-summit-launches-new-network-to-combat-trafficking-in-africa/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:23:18 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118482 The Inaugural Summit of the Pathways to Freedom Africa Network (PFAN) was held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 19–20 May 2026 under the theme “Inclusive Strategies for Ending Human Trafficking: Reaching the Most Marginalised.” The summit brought together more than 100 participants from across Africa and beyond, including Catholic bishops, government officials, United Nations agencies, civil […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nigeria-summit-launches-new-network-to-combat-trafficking-in-africa/feed/ 0 118482 Raise awareness and empower communities to combat trafficking and slavery, says Cardinal https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-baggio-trafficking-conference-abuja/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-baggio-trafficking-conference-abuja/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:59:54 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118294 Bishops, government officials, UN agency representatives, civil society leaders, survivor advocates, and development partners gathered in Nigeria in May to examine the current challenges around human trafficking and modern slavery. Meeting in the capital Abuja, delegates from across Africa and beyond were attending the inaugural summit of the Pathways to Freedom Africa Network (PFAN) from […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-baggio-trafficking-conference-abuja/feed/ 0 118294 Archbishop of Liverpool opens new safe house for survivors of trafficking https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-of-liverpool-opens-new-safe-house-for-survivors-of-trafficking/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-of-liverpool-opens-new-safe-house-for-survivors-of-trafficking/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:46 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116103 On 24 March 2026, Archbishop John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool, formally opened a new safe house for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking operated by Medaille Trust. Speaking at the unveiling of the plaque Archbishop John welcomed it as a place of safety, refuge and sanctuary. The new safe house is providing support for […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-of-liverpool-opens-new-safe-house-for-survivors-of-trafficking/feed/ 0 116103 Africa Anti Human Trafficking Conference 2026 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/africa-ht-conference-2026/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:23:49 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=114577 The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is hosting a conference with the support of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) and participating Catholic Bishops’ Conferences across Africa to examine the current challenges around human trafficking. Background Building on the momentum generated since the inaugural Africa-wide anti-human trafficking conference in 2018, Catholic […]

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]]> 114577 Caritas Bakhita House https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/human-trafficking-and-modern-slavery/caritas-bakhita-house/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:38:54 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/caritas-bakhita-house/ Caritas Bakhita House will become an essential part of the initiative. It will be a ‘triage’ centre for the emergency placement of women escaping human trafficking and its function will be to support the beginnings of the restorative process.

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]]> 16818 St Bakhita Day https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bakhita-day/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:43:53 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=101397 With over 136,000 people in Britain and an estimated 50 million worldwide trapped in modern slavery, the crime of human trafficking has become one of the most pervasive of our time. Tackling this crisis requires a united effort from all sectors of society, including law enforcement, civil organisations, and faith communities. Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We […]

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]]> 101397 Supporting Survivors in the UK https://www.cbcew.org.uk/modern-slavery-ryan-presentation/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:30:25 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=97327 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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]]> 97327 Tackling Modern Slavery in England and Wales https://www.cbcew.org.uk/tackling-modern-slavery-in-england-and-wales/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:18:24 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=97325 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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]]> 97325 Modern Slavery on our Doorstep https://www.cbcew.org.uk/modern-slavery-on-our-doorstep/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:30:30 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=97162 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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