Twenty years of Act to Prevent Trafficking in Ireland

This year marks the 20th anniversary of APT Ireland — a faith-based, volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to preventing trafficking in persons, especially the trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation. Formed under the auspices of AMRI (Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland), APT has spent two decades raising awareness, educating communities, collaborating with statutory agencies and shining a spotlight on modern slavery in Ireland and beyond.

As we gathered to celebrate this milestone, in Kimmage Manor Church, we reflected on how far the movement has come—and also on how far there is still to go. APT work collaboratively with many groups/organisations e.g. various religious orders, health care educators, social workers, RENATE, (Religious in Europe Networking against Trafficking and Exploitation).
The Chairperson of APT urged everyone present to consider the reality of human trafficking taking place in Ireland and to work together to highlight this growing problem.

APT welcomes collaborators and resource people who are willing to share and support in its work on a short-term or long-term basis. If you are interested in joining the members of APT and are motivated to take action on the prevention of human trafficking, please email APT at info@aptireland.org

APT Ireland (Act to Prevent Trafficking) Begin Awareness Campaign in Healthcare Settings to Combat Human Trafficking.

APT Ireland has initiated a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at reaching victims of human trafficking (HT) through key public spaces. Recognizing that over 80% of trafficking victims will seek medical attention from a healthcare professional within their first year of exploitation, APT Ireland is prioritizing the distribution of awareness posters in healthcare settings across the country.
This campaign is an ongoing effort to ensure that vital information reaches those who need it most. In addition to healthcare facilities, the posters will be displayed in churches, police stations and universities, maximizing visibility in places where victims or those who can support them may encounter the message.

APT Ireland is also calling upon congregations and communities to assist in spreading awareness. While the campaign is launching now, it is not intended to have an endpoint; rather, it will be a sustained effort to educate, inform, and provide pathways to safety for those affected by trafficking.

For more information on how to get involved, please contact APT Ireland.
https://www.aptireland.org