our advocacy
Human trafficking and slavery is a new area of interest for the Mercy Foundation. Globally, the Sisters of Mercy have been working to address this issue over the last few years and are making inroads in prevention and responses to this issue, especially where women and girls are concerned. The Mercy network is working to eradicate human trafficking through addressing root causes, raising awareness and lobbying to change related policies, whilst ensuring there is national legislation in place to protect, facilitate justice for, and offer full support to survivors of trafficking.
Homelessness as a cause and consequence of contemporary forms of slavery
A submission to the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and its consequences, United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner.
Beyond Storytelling: Toward survivor-informed responses to modern slavery (2022)
This report shines light on the contribution that survivors of modern slavery can make to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Australia’s response to modern slavery. The Mercy Foundation proudly supported this research.
Joint submission to the Inquiry into the Customs Amendment (Banning Goods Produced by Uyghur Forced Labour) Bill 2020
With thanks to Be Slavery Free for their effort in preparing this submission.
Submission to the Review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
Endorsement of the submission by Be Slavery Free
Service or Servitude: A Study of Trafficking for Domestic Work in Australia by Heather Moore (2019) is the first report to analyse 30+ cases of domestic servitude in Australia. The Mercy Foundation supported this research through our grants program.
Boland Parwaz
Forced Marriage & Modern Slavery Workshops raising awareness and building capacity within Australian Hazara / Afghan communities.
ACRATH Mercy Practical Assistance Program
Provides victim/survivors of human trafficking with financial support for recovery from trauma, find employment, advance education, secure accommodation, improve language skills, medical treatment, childcare, access to holiday programs, and school expenses.