In 2004, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) adopted their first corporate stand to prevent and stop human trafficking. This phenomenon, also known as “modern slavery”, includes situations of sexual exploitation, which particularly affects women (46%) and young girls (19%), as well as forced labor, especially of children, domestic work, etc.
SNJMs work independently or in collaboration with other organizations to develop policies and programs to curb human trafficking. They are part of the international network of consecrated life against human trafficking, known as Talitha Kum.