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Trafficked across borders: Migrants trapped by deception, violence, and injustice

Trafficked across borders: Migrants trapped by deception, violence, and injustice

by Heidi Cerneka | Jul 15, 2025

Across borders and continents, vulnerable migrants are coerced into forced labor, sexual exploitation, and criminal activity. Maryknoll lay missioner Heidi Cerneka shares stories of courage, survival, and the urgent call to defend human dignity. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, bear witness—and take action.

Trafficked across borders: Migrants trapped by deception, violence, and injustice

Tackling the human trafficking of migrants

by Heidi Cerneka | Aug 8, 2023

Heidi Cerneka’s new ministry addresses a serious global problem across three continents

Ms. Lin’s story of human trafficking

Ms. Lin’s story of human trafficking

by Hang Tran | Jan 11, 2023

Hang Tran remembers a woman whose cry for help from the bondage of trafficking was heard by the Missionaries of Charity.

James Havey to receive ‘Emerging Leaders’ award

James Havey to receive ‘Emerging Leaders’ award

by Karen Bortvedt Estrada | Mar 24, 2022

On April 27, 2022, a returned lay missioner is honored by the Ignatian Solidarity Network for his social justice leadership.

 

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