There is alarming evidence of modern slavery occurring in Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the Pacific Islands. Fuelled by widespread poverty, migration, and the abuse of cultural practices, these vulnerabilities are likely to increase as climate change exacerbates poverty and migration. Research by the Walk Free Foundation in 2020 reviewed the nature of slavery across
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Helen Avadiar-Nimbalker, the newly appointed Director of Asia Freedom Network (AFN). Helen shared her insights, experiences, and vision for combating exploitation and human trafficking in Asia. Congratulations Helen. What does this new role mean to you? It is truly an honor and a privilege and fills
The World Freedom Network (WFN) has launched its Asia arm and appointed Helen Avadiar-Nimbalker as the Director of Asia Freedom Network (AFN). This marks a significant milestone in their on-going mission to combat slavery and human trafficking across the diverse and complex continent of Asia. Helen Avadiar-Nimbalker, a native of Malaysia, is a dedicated human
The news of 24 February 2022 took nearly everyone by surprise. Despite the occupation of Crimea and ongoing fighting in the Donbas, few believed that Mr. Putin would pursue - or had much to gain from - a war with his neighbor. Within days, the unthinkable became reality. Missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities, and
In this episode, Thomas Paul visits the ‘Hope for Europe’-Assembly in Sarajevo (Bosnia) and speaks with Leanne Rhodes (Executive Director, European Freedom Network) as well as with Connie Main Duarte (General Secretary, European Evangelical Alliance) and Jan Wessels (General Secretary, European Evangelical Alliance).
Sarah Scott Webb - The newly appointed Director of Oceania Freedom Network The World Freedom Network (WFN) has launched its Oceania arm and appointed Sarah Scott Webb as the Director of Oceania Freedom Network (OFN). This marks a significant milestone in their ongoing mission to combat slavery and human trafficking across the diverse
Ninety-two attendees, spanning 29 different countries, representing 50 organisations met in Sarajevo to inspire, network and continue the fight against human trafficking at this year’s Bridge Conference. The theme for the Conference – “Shaping Tomorrow Together” was chosen in acknowledgment of how the world has changed in the last few years. Through Covid, the Ukrainian
The European Freedom Network, part of the World Freedom Network, will gather its experts to discuss the High rates of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that have been reported since the start of the Ukraine war, with thousands of women, children – and men – suffering severe physical and psychological injury as a result.
July 29 is World Day against Trafficking in Persons. As Christians, we understand that every person is made in the image of God, with dignity and purpose. Human trafficking is a grave violation of both of those dimensions of personhood. The church has a crucial role to play in combatting trafficking and restoring its victims. Globally and locally, the church has the opportunity to mobilize resources and equip people as voices for justice, communities of care, and agents of change. Today we’ll explore the opportunity – and the need – to mobilize resources in the battle for freedom.
The recently launched World Freedom Network (WFN) of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Roemhildt Tunehag to direct global church engagement for the World Freedom Network. She will also assist in network development, with a focus on Asia and the Americas. “Fighting human trafficking may seem like a
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