What can I do to fight exploitation
Human trafficking is real, but it rarely looks like the movies. Exploitation exists, not only in places far from home, but in our own communities. Here are some things you can do in your daily life, in your own community, to keep people safe and to fight exploitation.
MURKY WATERS – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY IN OCEANIA
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
Interview with Director of newly established Asia Freedom Network.
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.
UN’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR): a tool for change – a tool for the church!
Every five years, each country in the world comes up for a human rights review at the United Nations. Churches, charities, and NGOs have a voice in this review process, speaking up for vulnerable people
World Freedom Network Launches Asia Freedom Network; Appoints Humanitarian and Mental Health Advocate as Director for Asia
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
UKRAINE: Protecting the vulnerable – the Church’s anti-trafficking response to Russia’s war on Ukraine
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