INTERNATIONAL WEBINARS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
IN THE LIGHT OF THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF “LAUDATO SI”
AND OF THE NEW “FRATELLI TUTTI” ENCYCLICAL
Religions take an important role in denouncing human trafficking, in protecting, rescuing and rehabilitating victims: Religious Leaders (“Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery”, Rome, 2 December 2014) and religious congregations take a large part in the fight against modern slavery.
This webinar will present:
- the “Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking” proposed by Pope Francis and The Migrants & Refugees Section of the Vatican after a consultation with church leaders, academics and practitioners and partner organizations working in this field;
- the assessment of the present situation and proposals of representatives of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths in order to promote action at the international, regional and national levels.
When?
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · 6:00 p.m.
Paris
Duration: 2 hours
Price
Free
Language
English
Who can attend
Everyone
Webinar ID
fc37554877f9
Dial-in available? (listen only)
Not available.
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks by Professor Michel Veuthey, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to monitor and combat trafficking in persons
2. Sister Mirjam BEIKE, RGS, Moderator. She will present the “Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking”
3. H.E. Cardinal Dieudonné NZAPALAINGA and Imam Abdelouaye OUASSELEGUE, bearing witness and taking action to avoid instrumentalisation of religion by warlords and to promote reconciliation in the Central African Republic (RCA)
4. Dr. Reda BENKIRANE, sociologist, doctor in philosophy
5. Rabbi François GARAÏ, GIL, President, Geneva Spiritual Appeal
6. Prof. Azza KARAM, Secretary-General, Religions for Peace
Categories
Education & learning
Nonprofits & causes
Support groups
Hosted By OM & CUHD
INTERNATIONAL WEBINARS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
IN THE LIGHT OF “LAUDATO SI”
AND OF THE NEW “FRATELLI TUTTI” ENCYCLICAL
Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to monitor and combat human trafficking - Ambassadeur de l'Ordre Souverain de Malte pour lutter contre la traite de personnes
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