Prayer

Prayer is a spiritual practice that involves communication with a higher power or deity, often in the form of requests or expressions of gratitude. Prayer is an important aspect of many religious and spiritual traditions and is often used as a means of seeking guidance, comfort, and support during difficult times. Prayer can also be used as a tool for promoting social change and addressing issues such as human trafficking and other forms of injustice.

Prayer can play a significant role in the fight against human trafficking by providing a means of spiritual support for victims, their families, and those working to combat trafficking. Many faith-based organizations and communities engage in prayer and other spiritual practices as part of their anti-trafficking efforts. Prayer can also be used to raise awareness about trafficking and to mobilize people to take action against it. Additionally, prayer can help to inspire and sustain those working in the anti-trafficking field, providing a sense of purpose and resilience in the face of difficult and often traumatic work.

 

'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS
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'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer vigil held to raise awareness of the issue facing Ohio at the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. During…

‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking
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‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking

**WARNING: This story contains content about human trafficking and abuse that may be upsetting to some readers.** January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer…

Love Justice Project Managers: Leading Teams Across the Globe in the Fight to End Human Trafficking
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Love Justice Project Managers: Leading Teams Across the Globe in the Fight to End Human Trafficking

When your job is leading a team in the fight against one of the largest criminal industries in the world, you have to be a valiant type of person. Coming against the devastating scourge of human trafficking requires a wild, untamed hope and resilience. You must care more about the cause and the team working…

Mason City woman gets award for fighting human trafficking in Iowa
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Mason City woman gets award for fighting human trafficking in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – A North Iowa woman is honored as a warrior against human trafficking in the state. Melody Stone of Mason City was one of six who received an award Thursday.  The awards were presented by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking. “It was…

Events Scheduled to Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Events Scheduled to Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

SOUTH FLORIDA – On Wednesday, January 11 the Female Development World Organization (FDWO) will commemorate national Human Trafficking Awareness Day with two events. The first event will be the 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer. It is scheduled for 6:30a.m. to 7:30a.m. via Zoom (ID 873 8812 2881 Passcode: 696899; Mobile: 646-931-3860).   Farm Share Food…

Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
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Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a…

Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19
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Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Proclamation Declaring January 2023 Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Iowa Anti-Human Trafficking Day of Prayer January 18th City/County Proclamations January 11th Wear Blue Day Hotel/Motel Employee Training Learn the Signs of Human Trafficking and About…

Reflection Ministries offers human trafficking survivors chance at life
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Reflection Ministries offers human trafficking survivors chance at life

Editor’s Note: This article from Reflection Ministries is another in the series from a local nonprofit highlighting its service during the “giving season.” So often in life we have the intention of serving and investing in the needs of our communities, but we allow busyness and complacency to rob us of that experience. Or maybe we…

Enugu Woman Narrates How She Discovered Daughter 20 Years After She Was Stolen At …
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Enugu Woman Narrates How She Discovered Daughter 20 Years After She Was Stolen At …

If a soothsayer had told Professor Michael Okwudili and wife, Gloria, that after over 20 years they had a son, Nzubechukwu (Godswill) that they still had a daughter somewhere who probably was mature enough to be preparing for marriage, they would have probably stoned the person or called him a fraudster. Luckily, today, the story…