8 July 2009
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING
Following intensive lobbying by groups such as the Good Shepherd Sisters and Project Respect (both of whom readers of this bulletin have been encouraged to support) the Australian Government has recently announced new laws to protect and support victims of people trafficking.
Advocacy through lobbying can be effective!
In the meantime the Good Shepherd's Social Justice Network has called on religious orders and community groups to strengthen anti-trafficking networks worldwide and support those fighting against human trafficking in poor countries, especially in Asia.
Good Shepherd helped found, and now 'houses' the Victorian branch of the Australian Catholic Religious Against Human Trafficking ACRATH group which was established in 2005 to combat the problem in Australia. The group has developed a strong network of religious congregations within Australia who are committed to the fight against trafficking of humans.
Advocacy through lobbying can be effective!
In the meantime the Good Shepherd's Social Justice Network has called on religious orders and community groups to strengthen anti-trafficking networks worldwide and support those fighting against human trafficking in poor countries, especially in Asia.
Good Shepherd helped found, and now 'houses' the Victorian branch of the Australian Catholic Religious Against Human Trafficking ACRATH group which was established in 2005 to combat the problem in Australia. The group has developed a strong network of religious congregations within Australia who are committed to the fight against trafficking of humans.
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