Pope Benedict XVI’s message about migrant people
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the rights and needs of migrant families in his address for the 93rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
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Building a Welcoming Community
Monthly Archive for June, 2009
The National Referral System (NRM)
In 2009 a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) was introduced as a framework where organisations such as the police, UK Border Agency, local authorities and NGOs can work together to identify possible victims of trafficking and provide protection and support. Continue reading ‘The UK Trafficking Referral System’
During the last decade there has been increased awareness of trafficking as a live issue locally. New identification and support services were established and an increased number of victims have been rescued. Continue reading ‘The Local Situation’
There is disappointment that there have been few prosecutions and it remains difficult to be identified as a trafficked person. Continue reading ‘Criticisms of the UK System’
It is important to familiarise yourself with indications that people have been trafficked.
- Blue Blindfold www.blueblindfold.co.uk/ is the international campaign of the UK Human Trafficking Centre. Find out how they describe the signs.
- Read about the indications of trafficking in an Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association presentation.
- A UKBA document also combats some prevalent myths and lists the indications.
About
EMBRACE is a group of Christians working together to promote a positive response to people seeking asylum, refugees, migrant workers and minority ethnic people in Northern Ireland.
