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Seminar on Prevention of Human Trafficking and a Session on Interfaith Dialogue Held

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On 30th November 2022 AD, Barishal Diocese held a seminar on “What to do against Human Trafficking” at All Saints Church, Buruabari, of Barishal Diocese. The theme of the seminar was: ‘Deliver the needy and the poor, deliver them from the hand of the wicked’ (Psalm 82:4). All priests, catechists, and deanery leaders of Jobarpar deanery of Barishal Diocese attended the seminar. Its objective was to raise awareness of human trafficking among all priests, catechists and leaders and they actively participated in the event to work for prevention of human trafficking. At the same time, we should work for those who are poor and unemployed so that they may not fall into danger in any way

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