In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8 and during this Jubilee Year, the Ambassadors of Hope from the global network advocating for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking are launching a new Call to Action to combat the global crisis of human trafficking.

"We have chosen this significant day to launch our commitment to combat human trafficking, driven by the alarming fact that “70% of the victims of trafficking are women and girls,” according to United Nations data. We therefore stand in solidarity with the global #AccelerateAction campaign for Women's Day, focusing on the theme of the year to spotlight this global issue that requires collective and immediate action. Through this Call to Action, we renew our commitment together with young ambassadors against trafficking by amplifying the voices that matter most—the voices of victims, survivors, migrants and refugees, and young people— who are at the forefront in the fight against this crime and all forms of discrimination and injustice," said Sister Abby Avelino, coordinator of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking and the sister-led Talitha Kum International anti-trafficking network.

The Call to Action was drafted by an international group of young advocates, survivors, and experts on February 8, at the conclusion of the 11th edition of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, an initiative established by Pope Francis in 2015.

This appeal of commitment invites young people worldwide and encouraging them to join the campaign calls on governments, institutions, and individuals of all faiths and backgrounds to take action in the fight against human trafficking. It encourages all people of goodwill to unite and make a tangible impact in ending this heinous crime.

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CONTACT FOR THE PRESS
Alessandra Tarquini - +39 347 9117177 feb8@talithakum.info
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