“Talitha Kum’s tireless and prophetic efforts to raise awareness and combat human trafficking, in synergy and collaboration with thousands around the world, make its mission meaningful and responsive to the challenges of every time and every reality." - sr Nadia Coppa, asc, UISG President

On the occasion of the International Day against Child Labor and in view of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Talitha Kum, the global umbrella network of sisters, allies, and partners established in 2009 with the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), released on June 12th its annual activities report, available online here.

Rich in data, stories, testimonies, and critical analyses, it details the last year of Talitha Kum's activity and is proposed as a working tool for all people committed against trafficking.

"The past year has been one of the most challenging due to many interrelated crises such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts in many countries, like in e.g. Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Syria, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, the war in Ukraine which has caused distress for millions of people, and devastating natural disasters as consequences of climate change. All of these crises are having a direct impact on human trafficking worldwide. Furthermore, as we reflect upon the challenges of leadership transition and the complexity of the times we live in, we see that the Talitha Kum network remains committed to its mission, journeying with one another in caring for persons wounded by exploitation, and acting against trafficking of human beings. In spite of the challenges we have witnessed, members continue to respond to the Call to Action by caring, healing, empowering, and being involved with the lives of victims and survivors, and populations that are at risk of trafficking and exploitation,“ declares Sister Abby Avelino, MM, International Coordinator of Talitha Kum.

• Read the Talitha Kum Annual Report 2022
• Visit Talitha Kum website