Human trafficking
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Vatican study group examines human trafficking issues
Experts from around the world gathered at the Vatican this weekend to investigate and discuss the growing practice of “modern... Read more
Victims of sex trafficking need Church community, group says
Although largely unrecognized, sex trafficking in the U.S. is a serious problem, and its victims needs the loving support that... Read more
Hotel chain ends porn channels over human trafficking link
Citing connections to human trafficking, a major Scandinavian hotel chain has announced that it is eliminating pornography channels from its... Read more
Pope calls for anti-human trafficking meeting at Vatican
At Pope Francis' request, Vatican experts will gather this upcoming November with the aim of better tackling the growing scourge... Read more
Massive sex trafficking bust applauded by US lawmaker
A major U.S. law enforcement operation, which saved over 100 minors from prostitution rings and arrested over 150, drew praise... Read more
Lawmaker calls for concrete action to fight modern slave trade
A U.S. congressman urged the international community to train transportation employees to identify and fight human trafficking situations, as well... Read more
Congressman calls attention to human trafficking in US
In a recent Virginia forum, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) highlighted the largely unknown problem of human trafficking within the... Read more
In new film, pastor issues 'war cry' against human trafficking
A Christian pastor hopes a new film focused on modern day slavery will act as a catalyst for action to... Read more
Gender language blocks bishops from supporting domestic violence bill
Leading U.S. bishops explained that despite a commitment to fight domestic violence, they could not endorse a prominent federal bill... Read more
Priest says modern slave trade rooted in abortion, contraception
Unprecedented rates of human trafficking can be traced to the rise of abortion, contraception and pornography in modern culture, says... Read more
Dutch leaders urged to investigate child trafficking case
Witnesses at an Oct. 4 Helsinki Commission briefing called for increased pressure on the Dutch government to look into numerous... Read more
Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking
New efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a... Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
Christian film aims to curb human trafficking in India
A group of independent film makers is using media to put an end to the epidemic of human trafficking that... Read more
Christianity changing lives of India's 'untouchables'
A human rights group in India says Christianity has brought slow but lasting change to the country's Dalits or “untouchables,”... Read more
Administration's abortion commitment may be aiding sex-slave industry
By insisting on abortion referrals in its anti-trafficking work, the Obama administration may be inadvertently helping the perpetrators of sex-slavery,... Read more
Victim of human trafficking praises Vatican conference
A young English woman who was forced into a life of prostitution by a human trafficker lauded the Vatican for... Read more
