Talitha Kum, an international network of nuns, allies and partners has published its annual report about human trafficking to coincide with World Day Against Human Trafficking. The organization said they reached more than 900,000 people globally with their anti-trafficking activities and support in 2024.
The Talitha Kum network, an international network of nuns, allies and partners published its annual report this week to mark the World Day Against Human Trafficking on July 30.
In 2024, members of the Talitha Kum network say they reached 939,185 persons across the world with their activities and prevention programs, registering a 20 percent increase compared to 2023.
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Over 30 thousand women and girls received direct health care
"This result was made possible by the extension of the prevention programs, strengthening cooperation, and a more structured support for victims who survived," underscored the international network comprising 64 active national networks in 108 countries.
A total of 222,573 women and 204,000 children (boys and girls) were involved in prevention and awareness activities; 31,157 women and girls received direct health care and support as victims who survived.
In 2024, 46,863 victims who survived human trafficking received direct support from Talitha Kum, marking a 19 percent increase.
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Growth in services
The services provided by the organization's networks include secure lodging, psychological support on trauma, legal assistance, and professional training paths, and they grew by 26 percent, in particular in Asia and the Americas.
These interventions were brought forward mainly by the nuns and those cooperating with the network.
"The prevention initiatives reached 690,356 persons (an 11 percent increase), while the activity of the network involved 123,493 individuals, with a 36 percent increase," noted the report.
"The year 2024 was also marked by the increasing impact of armed conflicts in various African countries, in Myanmar, in Ukraine, and in the Middle East," declared Sister Abby Avelino, coordinator for Talitha Kum International.
"These crises caused the displacement of entire communities, increasing the risks for women, children, migrants, and refugees. Despite these challenges, Talitha Kum has increased its support to victims and survivors," she added.
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