Networking
As trafficking in persons is a global problem, contact and collaboration with other similarly committed organisations, nationally and internationally, is an indispensable means for combating it. APT focuses on developing links with religious congregations and societies worldwide. Efforts in this regard are facilitated by the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), for women religious, which has taken it as a priority, urging its members worldwide to play an active role in this area of ministry.
APT now has named contact persons in many countries of origin. It has also established contacts with organisations such as the European Ecumenical Network against Human Trafficking (COATNET), UNANIMA International, and the Dutch Foundation against Trafficking in Women (SRTV).
Delegations from APT make a point of attending seminars, workshops and conferences dealing with human trafficking and related issues. One of these is the spread of HIV/AIDS as a consequence of sex trafficking. The Caritas International Network on HIV/AIDS is an important contact in this connection.
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Our involvement in International Networking brings members of APT into direct contact with countries of origin of trafficked people. One member reported to the April 2009 Meeting of APT some first-hand accounts she was given during Workshops she was conducting in various countries of Africa. MORE
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Sister Joan Roddy speaks of her experience at the Workshop of the Interfaith Alliance, Nairobi, June 2009
APT member, Sister Joan Roddy, attended the Workshop of the Nairobi-based Interfaith Alliance against Human Trafficking. On her return to Ireland she spoke of how inspiring and enriching she found this event, and how much hope it gave that members of different faiths were working together against this global crime.
You can listen here to a 4 minute interview with Sister Joan.
Interview with Sister Joan Roddy
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APT Delegate at Rome Congress speaks of her hopes
Sister Pereka Nyierenda, born in Zambia but living in Ireland where she is a member of her Congregation's Leadership Team, presented the work of APT to the June 2009 Congress on counter trafficking. You can listen here to a 5 minute interview recorded in Rome during which she speaks of her hopes.
Interview with Sister Pereka Nyierenda
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Last modified: Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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