Human Trafficking


Poster from Human Trafficking Symposium at Newman University held on Feb. 29 and March 1, 2008, sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ.

The Adorers of the Blood of Christ have committed themselves to continued and expanded involvement in combating human trafficking.

"Human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, affects over four million persons a year, is the third largest illegal industry in the world following drugs and arms sales, and reaps a profit of seven to ten billion dollars yearly."

Maria Riley, OP, Ph.D.,
Senior Advisor to the
Global Women's Project for
the Center for Concern in Washington, D.C

For more information

ASC Publication, Call to Justice,  
Issue on Human Trafficking
English  Espanol (PDF)
Stop Trafficking newsletter 
sponsored by national and international congregations of women religious.