July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Yesterday, a Special Intervention was held at the United Nations Church Center in New York City. Rev. Protopresbyter Peter J. Spiro, the Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese FREEDOM (Faith-based Response to Eradicate Enslavement: Didactic Outreach Ministry) Ministry, was one of the 5 expert panelists presenting at a hybrid conference that included participants from the United States, Uganda, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Congo, Carribean, Belize, Tanzania, Serbia, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, and Germany.
Father Peter was asked to present on how faith-based organizations can learn about, combat, and best assist human trafficking survivors. He also spoke about mitigation tactics that can be implemented within parishes to address and decrease vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking. Father Peter was asked to present at the UN conference and Women's Global Advocacy Training in Geneva, Switzerland in October, and again at the UN Church Center in November.
Pictured with Fr. Peter is Rev. Dionne P. Boissiere, the Chaplain of the Church Center for the United Nations.
Visit their Department page to learn more about FREEDOM Ministry.
Photo: GOARCH/FREEDOM National Ministry.
