Compassion

Compassion refers to the ability to empathize with the suffering of others and to feel a desire to alleviate that suffering. Compassion involves recognizing the common humanity that we share with others, and recognizing that their suffering is also our own. Compassion can be expressed through acts of kindness, generosity, and service to others, as well as through a commitment to social justice and human rights.

 

Human trafficking in armed conflicts and post-conflict situations – World – ReliefWeb
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Human trafficking in armed conflicts and post-conflict situations – World – ReliefWeb

This week Caritas Internationalis, Secours Catholique (Caritas France) and the Order of Malta, with the support of COATNET, held Human Trafficking in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Situations, a side event for the 52nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations — United Nations in Geneva. This panel discussion event co-sponsored…

Rotary clubs honor the late Rick Bricker with 'Service Above Self' award – Brainerd Dispatch
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Rotary clubs honor the late Rick Bricker with 'Service Above Self' award – Brainerd Dispatch

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Noon Rotary Club, in partnership with the Central Lakes Rotary Club, recently announced the annual 2022 Lakes Area “Service Above Self” award went to Rick Bricker. “Rick stood out for his extraordinary breadth and depth of service leadership over three decades,” the Rotary clubs announced in a news release. “Given his…

Southern Grit Advocacy works to prevent human trafficking – News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
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Southern Grit Advocacy works to prevent human trafficking – News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Tuesday Mar. 28, Southern Grit Advocacy’s True North Anti-Trafficking Coalition held its inaugural meeting today. They joined Tarrant county’s Stone Five task force via Zoom to see what an established anti trafficking coalition is all about. The coalition plans to meet once a month to strategize ways to prevent human…

How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline
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How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline

Did you know that right now, as you are reading this article, someone is being lured into sex trafficking? It’s certainly a grim statistic, and, at the very least, worth a few moments of your time and consideration. But perhaps this will grab your attention just a little longer. Did you know that right now,…

Madison coffee shop has mission to combat human trafficking – Spectrum News
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Madison coffee shop has mission to combat human trafficking – Spectrum News

MADISON, Wis. — Human trafficking is a complex issue that affects thousands of peoples lives every year. While many people consider human trafficking to be an international issue, that is not the case. Mallory Orr first learned about trafficking at the young age of 19. Since then, she has never been able to stop advocating for…

Survive and Thrive honors 6 for efforts to end human trafficking in – Tallahassee Democrat
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Survive and Thrive honors 6 for efforts to end human trafficking in – Tallahassee Democrat

The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) recently honored six local changemakers and their teams for helping strengthen the community against sex and labor trafficking. Founded in 2015, STAC assists human trafficking survivors and empowers communities with the tools to recognize, report and prevent trafficking. As a member of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, STAC…

Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to UK paid doctor to find donor, court hears
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Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to UK paid doctor to find donor, court hears

Ike Ekweremadu, 60, tells Old Bailey he paid Dr Obinna Obeta £1,800 to find kidney donor for his daughter   A Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to the UK issued an “abide by the law” instruction to a doctor who offered to find a kidney donor for his sick daughter for a fee, the…

US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province
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US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province

“Countering human trafficking is a priority for the U.S. government and I want to thank you for our excellent cooperation here, including on several counter-trafficking projects in Lao Cai supported by the U.S. Embassy,” Knapper said, as cited in a U.S. embassy’s statement. During the two-day trip on Monday and Tuesday, Knapper met with local…

Human trafficking and the Big Game – Biblical Recorder
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Human trafficking and the Big Game – Biblical Recorder

Photo provided by Send ReliefSend Relief’s team with the Los Angeles Ministry Center partnered with In Our Backyard to raise awareness on human trafficking and provide resources to survivors during the weekend of Super Bowl LVI in February 2022. PHOENIX – As thousands of fans gather in person to attend Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix…

Unbound Now – Waco gives businesses resources for human trafficking victims – KWTX
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Unbound Now – Waco gives businesses resources for human trafficking victims – KWTX

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Each year more than 313,000 people are victims of human trafficking in Texas, according to a study by the University of Texas. In order to help reduce that number, Unbound Now – Waco hosted their annual “Not in My City” event on Saturday. From…