On 8 February 2024, Sr Narni fcJ from the Myanmar community participated in a prayerful gathering to mark the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. The day was inspired by the commitment of young people from all over the world, and Narni joined religious from various congregations, including sisters, brothers, candidates, seminarians, and other young people. About 46 people joined this program at the Catholic Religious Conference of Myanmar (CRCM) in Yangon.
„The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (IDPAAHT) is celebrated annually on the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita on 8 February, since formally observed in 2015. The primary objective of this Day is to create a greater awareness of the phenomenon of human trafficking and to reflect on the situation of violence and injustice that affects so many people’s lives. Another goal is to attempt to provide solutions to counter human trafficking by taking concrete actions.“ (From UISG website)
Sr. Lucy Win SGGC, as a coordinator of Talitha Kum Myanmar, facilitated the program. They reflected on this year’s theme: Journeying in Dignity: Listen, Dream and Act.
Some students of the Myanmar Institute of Religious Studies (MIRS) performed beautifully St. Josephine Bakhita’s life story with a special message. She is known as the patron saint of victims of human trafficking.
The group offered prayers for the victims of human trafficking, slavery, and oppression as well as deepened their commitment to promoting justice and dignity for all.
