Definitions
occurs when an individual is made to marry without their consent, often through coercion, threats, or deception
Forced Marriage
This group, including women and children, migrants, refugees, and minority groups, is particularly susceptible to modern slavery
Vulnerable Populations
Estimated Number of People living in Modern Slavery in Australia
41000
Emphasises the dignity of every human person. (1965)
Gaudium Et Spes
Group of people that make up ACRATH
Catholic Religious and Lay people
involves individuals being compelled to work against their will under threat of punishment
Forced Labour
environmental destruction, conflict, and forced migration
Contributing factors
Reports to the federal police in 2023-2024
380
Pope Francis highlights the plight of modern slaves. (2013)
Evangelii Gaudium
What the acronym ACRATH stands for
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking of Humans
happens when a person is forced to work to repay a debt. The value of their work often far exceeds the original debt
happens when a person is forced to work to repay a debt. The value of their work often far exceeds the original debt
In Australia, this group may be more easily exploited, especially if they are in a sponsored relationship
temporary migrants or people holding temporary visas
Most common type of modern slavery in Australia
Human trafficking
Links environmental degradation with human exploitation, including modern slavery (2015)
Laudato Si'
helping to rebuild lives of those impacted, through resources and legal assistance
Practical support for survivors
nvolves the illegal removal of organs from individuals, often without their consent, for transplantation
Organ Harvesting
the practice of compelling a person or manipulating them to behave in an involuntary way
coercion
Number of people GLOBALLY in forced marriage
22 million
Denounces modern slavery and human trafficking as grave violations of human rights. (2020)
Fratelli Tutti
public campaigns and lobbying governments for stronger laws and enforcement of policies
Advocacy
include trafficking for sexual purposes, forced prostitution, and other forms of sexual abuse
Sexual Exploitation
more than three times more likely to be in forced labor than other adult workers
Migrant workers
Geographical location with highest prevalence of modern slaves (continent)
Asia (and Pacific)
Scriptural basis for human dignity (1:27)
Imago Dei (Made in the image and likeness of God)
resources and presentations to schools, universities, and communities to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking
Education