FINDING HOPE In the FIGHT Against Human Trafficking

“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

Saint Mother Teresa

All members are invited to an online webinar on January 21, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. CST.

At the 10th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis shared, “It is a call to take action, to mobilize all our resources in combating trafficking and restoring full dignity to those who have been its victims. If we close our eyes and ears, if we do nothing, we will be guilty of complicity.”

The webinar features three dynamic women who will not only inspire and motivate but will provide concrete actions moving forward.

Moderators:

Glenda Carson, National Chairperson of Social Justice

Sharon Ciebin, Member, National Social Justice Subcommittee

Presenters:

GLENDYNE GERRARD, Founder of Defend Dignity

Defend Dignity works to end exploitation through

➢ Raising awareness through events and resources

➢ Advocating for law and policy reform with all levels of government and companies

BARBARA RENAUD, League Member, Vancouver Archdiocesan Anti Human Trafficking Committee

➢ Originator of two League resolutions

➢ Presenter at the federal government’s Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearings on human trafficking

➢ Advocate for enforcement of Canada’s law, Protection of Communities and Exploited Person’s Act

TRISHA BAPTIE, SURVIVOR

➢ From victim to survivor

➢ Founder of EVE, a vehicle for survivors to have a voice in policy, law discussions and reform

➢ Advocate at all government levels for enforcement of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act

To register, click on https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../1128195031188487258.