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30 July – UN Day against Trafficking in Persons.

APT/AMRI collaborate with colleagues from MECPATHS, Cork Against Human Trafficking, The Immigrant Council of Ireland, The Migrants Rights Centre Ireland, Ruhama, Maynooth University, Akidwa, The International Organisation for Migration, the...

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Unveiling Ceremony of Canadian sculptor Mr. Timothy Schmalz’ sculpture ‘’Let the Oppressed Go free, ‘’ in Schio, Italy, 29 June 2023.

“Just by the existence of this piece out there, taking up that space is going to bring that awareness of human trafficking. I think it’s one of the best things...

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New Steering Team build upon the work of outgoing Chairperson & Steering Team.

On 12 June, 2023, following months of guided reflection and discernment, APT members gathered at the RSC Congregation House in Donnybrook, Dublin, to appoint a new Steering Team to guide...

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Spotlight on what the TIP Report launched 15 June 2023, has to say about Ireland and its work to combat Human Trafficking – a Panel Discussion.

On 21 June 2023, John McGeady, OLA Justice Officer, was in conversation with Sr Liz Byrne, IBVM, from the Irish NGO, APT – Act to Prevent Trafficking. Anne Kelleher, international...

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TIP Report Launched 15 June 2023.

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental...

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APT Ireland member attends training on Advocacy, in Rome, June 2023.

Update from APT Ireland member, Eilis Coe, RSC, having attended Advocacy provided by the UISG in Rome, June 2023. ‘’The training was excellent and I was very glad I got...

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Agallamh ar Gainneail ar Dhaoine- Eilis Coe, rsc, ar RTE Radio na Gaeltachta.

On Saturday 20th May 2023, APT member Sr. Eilís Coe spoke with Máirín Ní Ghadhra of RTE Radio na Gaeltachta, on the fight in Ireland against human trafficking. The interview,...

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Laudato ‘Si 2023.

Laudato Si’ Week 2023 will be celebrated May 21-28 with the film “The Letter” to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. This global...

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Strategic and Forward Planning

On Monday, 24 April, 2023, APT members met at the Religious Sisters of Charity congregation house in Donnybrook, to review and reflect upon all the experiences and learning from our...

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The Way of the Cross of Trafficked Victims.

Mary O’ Malley, MMM, has published a series of reflections  on the ”Way of the cross of trafficked victims,” corresponding to the 14 Ststions of the Cross reminding us of...

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