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MIA Prayer Intention: International Youth Day

Prayer

MIA Prayer Intention: International Youth Day

Prayer

MIA Prayer Intention: International Youth Day

The United Nations has named 12 August as International Youth Day, knowing that the changes we need to see for our Earth and all Earth-beings, will not be achieved without the wholehearted participation of Young People. We pray…

Creator God, we give thanks for the generosity, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm which so often characterises young people. We give thanks for the inspiration they are for each other and for those of us no longer young. May they have the courage, vision, and persistence they will need to continue to work for a better world for all…

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Mercy Investment Services: Pandemic Impacts Human Trafficking Worldwide

Americas

Mercy Investment Services: Pandemic Impacts Human Trafficking Worldwide

Americas

Mercy Investment Services: Pandemic Impacts Human Trafficking Worldwide

Although the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many aspects of our global community, human trafficking unfortunately did not stop. The annual Trafficking in Persons report, released this month by the U.S. State Department, assesses the current state of human trafficking around the world and the pandemic’s impact. 

In light of the goal to eliminate human trafficking, the report ranks each country on how it meets the Trafficking Victims Protection Act minimum standards, with Tier 1 being in compliance and Tier 3 meaning the country does not meet the standard and is not attempting to do so. Of note in this year’s report, Armenia and the Dominican Republic both improved to Tier 2, while Switzerland was downgraded to Tier 2 and Malaysia to Tier 3. View each country's ranking on this map.  

Mercy Investment Services and other shareholders use this report to address human trafficking with companies, both directly and through companies’ supply chains. 

MECPATH Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Ireland

MECPATH Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Ireland

MECPATH Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Representatives from MECPATHS, The Immigrant Council of Ireland, The Migrants Rights Centre Ireland, Ruhama, Act to Prevent Trafficking, Maynooth University, Akidwa and The International Organisation for Migration mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons which takes place on July 30th.

The Anti-Trafficking Community in Ireland continues to raise awareness and their concerns about the placement of Ireland on a Tier 2 Watch-list by The US State Department which categorises Ireland as ‘the worst country in Western Europe’ in relation to Anti Human Trafficking responsiveness.

Photo (c) Aidan Oliver.

Founded in 2013, MECPATHS is the only non-profit organisation in Ireland which works in direct partnership with the Hospitality Industry and Services Sectors to prevent Child Trafficking and to enhance existing protective measures.

Mercy Matters

On This Day

Fact

On This Day

4 August 1873: Foundation to Rockhampton from Brisbane - M Vincent Whitty/M de Sales Gorry

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Mercy Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report's

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Mercy Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2021-2022" Edition

"Given the challenges of the last year in responding to the COVID-19 crisis, it is particularly gratifying to recognize Mercy's inclusion in U.S. News' annual 'Best Hospitals' edition," said Dr. David Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

prayer

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

“Jesus was a Jew, as was John, the author of the gospel. It may seem strange, therefore, that John has the “Jews” complaining about Jesus. It is indeed strange and it has caused many a reader to wonder…”

Further Resources

Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice

Worth Knowing

Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice

In advance of the UN Climate Talks in Glasgow, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International is organizing a free, public forum to take place virtually September 25-30, 2021, in parallel to the UN General Assembly.

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Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #2

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Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #2

Explore the masterpieces in the papal collections accompanied by the words of the Popes. Today, view The Works of Mercy #2.

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Laudato Si' Movement

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Laudato Si' Movement

The Global Catholic Climate Movement has formally announced a name change to Laudato Si’ Movement. Read more about the name change, their mission, and climate activism on their website.

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August Calendar from USCSAHT

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August Calendar from USCSAHT

U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking released their August 2021 calendar. August, International Peace Month, celebrates multiple international days.

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Members of Mercy

Members of Mercy International

Members of Mercy International Association share the passion of their foundress, Catherine McAuley, to bring mercy to people who are poor, sick and uneducated.

Mercy eNews

The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published fortnightly, 24 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.

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