An Interreligious Prayer Vigil "Journeying in Dignity: Listen, Dream, Act" was held yesterday afternoon at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome ahead of the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking to be held on Feb. 8, 2024.

"The interfaith prayer of this year's International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking is an invitation to integrate the path for dignity centered on the five elements of nature. [...] For this year's Prayer Vigil, we are invited to listen, dream and act to walk for dignity alongside each person. We know that everything is interconnected and that the exploitation of people cannot be addressed without a respectful relationship with all of creation. Therefore, we invite you to reflect on the reality of trafficking in persons and the five elements [...]," with those words Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, Coordinator of the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking and International Coordinator of Talitha Kum, opened the vigil.

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) and the Union of Superiors General (USG), promoters of the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking, thank Talitha Kum for coordination and the many partners for their commitment.

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