The tools used by human traffickers are evolving from tourism to social media. The nun works through training courses, also in schools, involving teachers and headmasters and says new approaches are needed to meet the challenge.
Yesterday the Pope's message on the day of prayer promoted by the Church. Bangkok AsiaNews - From tourism to social media via the internet, the means used by exploiters to fuel human trafficking have multiplied in recent years. Paul of Chartres, who since has been at the forefront of a widespread programme of prevention, information โ aimed at young people as well as parents, teachers and educators โ and recovery. As coordinator of Talitha Kum Thailand, she has led meetings, seminars and training courses reaching at least 52, students in 35 schools, integrating awareness-raising against trafficking into the curriculum.
This fundamental work, also recalled yesterday by Pope Francis in his message for the Day of Prayer against this phenomenon , which the Church celebrates on the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita. Its innovative strategies inspire educators to proactively combat trafficking, addressing its complex realities. Paul, which runs 24 schools throughout Thailand, including the border areas and the capital.
The nun admits that, today, children and young people run greater risks in terms of human trafficking, especially those related to the use of social networks, which is one of the most important areas of Talitha Kum Thailand's work. We conduct training sessions in different schools to help teachers integrate this awareness into their teaching and activities.
Sister Marie Agnes Buasap shares some examples of her work, which help to raise awareness among children and adults. In some cases, we work with our network to take legal action. And it is not uncommon for her to work with the guardians and parents themselves to help them understand the dynamics of trafficking and how to prevent it. For the nun, modern technology, such as mobile phones and internet access, increases the risks for children and teenagers in Thailand, as in the rest of the world.
