Sister

A sister is a female sibling. She is someone who shares a common parent or parents with you. Siblings are considered family members and can have a strong bond, especially if they grow up together. The relationship between sisters can be close and supportive or it can be strained, but most often it is a combination of both.

Sisters can be different in many ways, such as personality, interests, and abilities, but their shared experiences and family history often create a unique bond. Having a sister can bring joy, comfort, and a lifelong friend, and can also provide a support system during difficult times.

A sister organization refers to a non-profit or other type of organization that has a similar mission or purpose to another organization, but operates independently and separately. Sister organizations may share a similar history, have common goals, or work in the same field, but they may have different management, funding sources, and geographic focus.

Sister organizations may collaborate on projects, share resources or expertise, or work together on advocacy or policy efforts, but each organization has its own governance structure, leadership, and funding sources.

The term “sister organization” is often used to refer to organizations that share a common mission and have a relationship of support, cooperation, and mutual respect, but operate as separate entities.

In the context of human trafficking, “sister” can refer to a fellow victim who has been trafficked along with the individual. Traffickers often use tactics of manipulation and control to isolate victims and create a sense of dependence. As a result, individuals who have been trafficked may form close relationships with each other, which can provide comfort and support in the face of trauma and exploitation.

Having a “sister” in this context can be both a source of strength and a source of vulnerability. These relationships can help individuals cope with the trauma of trafficking and provide a sense of community and belonging. However, these relationships can also be used by traffickers to manipulate and control the victims.

It is important for individuals who have been trafficked to receive support and resources that address the trauma and exploitation they have experienced, and for service providers to be sensitive to the complexities of these relationships and provide appropriate support.

 

 

 

Federation of Catholic nuns aided 26,000 victims of human trafficking – Aleteia
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Federation of Catholic nuns aided 26,000 victims of human trafficking – Aleteia

Talitha Kum is an international Catholic charity that is dedicated to ending the plight of human trafficking. A federation of Catholic nuns who are devoted to ending human trafficking, Talitha Kum, is being hailed for its great work in 2021. In just the last year, the Rome-based charity organization prevented and rescued more than 26,000…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith,…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News

The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said during…

Cry for help from abused domestic child workers – The Citizen
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Cry for help from abused domestic child workers – The Citizen

By Doreen Parkshard Domestic workers in households have often been taken for granted. Not knowing their rights has been a loophole to the brutal treatment they are prone to experiencing from their employers. The worst part is that minors under the age of 18 years are the major victims of such despicable violence. Annastazia Peter…

Talitha Kum, combatting human trafficking in nearly 100 nations – Vatican News
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Talitha Kum, combatting human trafficking in nearly 100 nations – Vatican News

By Deborah Castellano Lubov Despite the increase in human trafficking during the Covid-19 pandemic, Talitha Kum has boosted its activities to combat the scourge in the nearly 100 countries in which it operates. This was evidenced in Talitha Kum’s 2021 Report, published on Tuesday, summarizing the activities of the past year and outlining the commitments…

Sex Trafficking: Myths vs. Facts
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Sex Trafficking: Myths vs. Facts

When you hear the words “sex trafficking” what flashes through your mind? Do you see young children locked in cages? Do you see foreign women tied up with rope? Do you see Liam Neeson coming to the rescue? The types of scenarios you likely just imagined can happen, however, they are rare. It is crucial…

UNICEF warns of millions more child brides in Africa – but the Church could help change that
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UNICEF warns of millions more child brides in Africa – but the Church could help change that

(Photo: Compassion UK) UNICEF has just launched a report revealing that an additional 45 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa will become child brides in the next decade if progress to stop the practice is not accelerated. Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa highlights that in poorer rural areas that have a higher…

Answering the Supreme Court's Call for Guidance on the Alien Tort Statute – Just Security
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Answering the Supreme Court's Call for Guidance on the Alien Tort Statute – Just Security

by William S. Dodge and Oona Hathaway June 3, 2022 Original article here In June 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Nestlé v. Doe that the plaintiffs, who were allegedly trafficked as children from Mali to Ivory Coast to engage in slave labor on cocoa plantations, could not sue U.S. companies that supported those plantations under the Alien…

Commission on Status of Women a lot more diverse thanks to new Taunton, Fall River members
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Commission on Status of Women a lot more diverse thanks to new Taunton, Fall River members

TAUNTON — When three Bristol County residents joined the Commission on the Status of Women recently, it became the first regional board in the state to have a majority members of color. Werlaine Badio of Fall River and Esther Rogers and Tanya Lobo of Taunton were sworn in to the Bristol County Commission on the Status of…