Dear Sisters and Friends,

I am sorry about the extra newsletter so soon after the last but there are a number of events that are happening shortly and I felt you should have the opportunity to attend.

Firstly:

I wanted to draw your attention to the International Day for Prayer and Awareness of Human Trafficking on February 8th next and the possibility of attending an online prayer service to mark the occasion.

Secondly:

Shining A Light on Racism in England - NJPN Webinar on February 5th at 7.30pm: A live webinar and conversation of faith, witness, and action. You can Register HERE. (I will be moderating this webinar)

Thirdly:

Act to Prevent Trafficking in Ireland are holding a webinar on Feb 24th next at 7pm to mark their 20th anniversary and there are a number of key speakers in attendance. (I have been invited to speak at this event also). We hope that you might support us with your attendance on the evening. Details below.

Fourthly:

I wanted to alert you to the forthcoming Trócaire Annual Lecture. You can attend in person or indeed online. But you must register. The title of the lecture is “Care for Creation Amidst the Cries of War ~ Working for Peace in the Earth Community” and the Keynote speaker is: Dr. Hugo Slim, Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford. Again you would be most welcome.

And finally:

I am offering notice of the second Friends of Nano Lecture where I have been asked to speak and contribute. I also include a recording of the first lecture last Saturday evening.

Many thanks for your attention in this regard.

Brian O' Toole

At the International Presentation Justice Desk

Feb 8th Human Trafficking Day

This week marks the beginning of a series of events, both online and in Rome, which will culminate the 12th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8, celebrated under the theme:

“Peace begins with Dignity. A Global Call to End Human Trafficking.”

In a world marked by conflict, displacement, and growing forms of trafficking and exploitation, we are invited to pause, pray, and raise awareness together, walking alongside victims and survivors.

We invite everyone to participate to commemorate the Day. If you wish to register your participation as an organization or institution, you can upload your logo on the official website of the Day at this link.

Click the photo below for you link to prayers events and resources.

The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against human traffickingFebruary 8th is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. It is celebrated on the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. Let us pray for the victims and for those who work to end human trafficking.

Shining A Light on Racism in England - NJPN Webinar on February 5th at 7.30pm: A live webinar and conversation of faith, witness, and action. You can Register HERE.

Racial Justice Sunday - Love Your Neighbour

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These resources explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’, particularly asylum seekers, refugees and anyone who is not British or Irish ‘enough’. Click HERE and HERE for resources.

Act to Prevent Trafficking (APT) Ireland at 20 Years of Age.

A Webinar

Dear Friends of APT Ireland

This is an important year for APT Ireland as we turn 20 years of age and February is an important month for all involved in the prevention and awareness raising missions of Human Trafficking given the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita in early February..

We are hosting a webinar on February 24th next at 7.00pm and you are invited!

“Human Trafficking in Ireland: Then, Now, and What Comes Next”

20 Years of Awareness, Advocacy and Collective Action

This webinar marks the 20th anniversary of Act to Prevent Trafficking in Ireland by examining how the reality of human trafficking has changed — and how our response must evolve with it. Featuring voices from advocacy, education, and policy, the conversation explores lessons learned over a quarter-century and identifies the priorities that must shape Ireland’s response in the years ahead.

You can register your interest to attend HERE

We attach the flyer for this event that we hope you might share with others whom you think might be interested. You would be most welcome.

The Zoom Link to attend this Webinar will be sent to you closer to the event itself.

In anticipation of your regiustration we thank you for registering

Ms. Anne Kelleher and Brian O' Toole

Click HERE to see the flyer (below) for this event.

206 Flyer - APT Ireland At 20 Years of Age - Webinar.pdf

You are invited to attend the St. Patrick’s College Maynooth

Annual Trócaire Lecture 2026:
“Care for Creation Amidst the Cries of War ~ Working for Peace in the Earth Community”

Keynote speaker: Dr. Hugo Slim, Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford.

The event will take place in Renehan Hall at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, on Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2026, at 7 p.m. GMT. It will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Registration for this free event is required.

Please register:

(i) to attend in person at this link: https://forms.gle/QcH3ftZGz5728RDq7

(ii) to attend online at this link: https://trocaire-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DMakWoeRNqBw4J3KC6IuQ

For further enquiries please contact maria.murphy@trocaire.org
Kind regards,
Seán Farrell

Trócaire CEO