2013-04-09 19:13:33

International Conference on Human Trafficking in Mexico


Mexico, 09 April 2013: The 5th Conference of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO) in Latin America and the Caribbean opened in Mexico City on Monday. The week-long conference, from April 8 to 12 will examine the issue of human trafficking.

Maria Giovanna Ruggieri, Wucwo President-General said, “The objective of the regional conference with the participation of delegations of various Wucwo member organizations and other guests consists in making us aware of the work done by the ecclesial communities as well as the various organisations, in which women are included, on this terrible scourge of our time. The civic consciousness, beyond the Christian vision of the person, should lead to a struggle to eradicate this terrible practice by any means." She also said, “In accordance with the Social Doctrine of the Church, Wucwo wants to contribute to the prevention of the problem and to educate concerning the dignity of each person. There is great encouragement for this work in the importance that Pope Francis has given to it since the early talks of his pontificate,’ she added.

The different sessions provided during the conference will tackle the subject from various angles: from a general definition of the "trafficking" phenomenon with the identification of social and cultural roots that contribute to its existence, the analysis of those who are involved and the way the networks of traffickers work, to the responsibilities of governments in containing it. The meeting will also address the relationship between trafficking and migration and the different forms of exploitation for sexual, commercial business and labour reasons.

The conference will then consider the responses developed by ecclesial communities or religious organizations to face the phenomenon of trafficking and to help victims, pointing out the necessity of networking at various levels, including inter-faith cooperation. There will also be an emphasis on the role of the media and social networks in raising public awareness.

The Conference will conclude on Friday, April 12th with a closing Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico presided by the Apostolic Nuncio, Mgr. Christophe Pierre.

Source: VR Sedoc








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