An International perspective on Ireland’s response to Human Trafficking
Over the past months, Ireland’s efforts to counter Human Trafficking have been placed under an International Spotlight. The US Department of State’s publication of The TIP (Traff
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MECPATHS at The World Meeting of Families
We are delighted to announce our presence at The World Meeting of Families in August. With an opportunity to have a presence at The RDS for the duration of the gathering, MECPATHS will reach
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Ireland has been downgraded to a tier 2 country
A US State-Department report reveals Ireland has been downgraded to a tier 2 country, meaning it is no longer deemed to be meeting the minimum standards required. The Trafficking in Persons
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South Central Province Meeting
We were delighted to be invited by the South Central Province to De la Salle, Pastoral Centre, Castletown Co. Laois to give an afternoon information session on the work of MECPATHS. The Info
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Spirit Radio interview with MECPATHS
MECPATHS Education Coordinator Ann Mara speaks to Wendy Grace of Spirit Radio about the work of MECPATHS, the distinguishable difference between Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficki
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World Earth Day 2018
As the world takes a moment of pause to mark World Earth Day, 2018, we are drawn to reflect on the consequences of the ongoing degradation of the planet. The Sisters of Mercy continue in the
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Bill proposes to restrict foreign travel of convicted paedophiles
Sr. Mary Ryan (Founder, MECPATHS) and Aisling Murray (Volunteer Co-ordinator) [pictured with Fr. Shay Cullen SSC and Deputy Maureen O’ Sullivan] attended a Press Conference to explore
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Workshop Conference on The Aviation & Hospitality Sectors response to Countering Modern Slavery
Ann Mara, Education Co-ordinator, and JP O’ Sullivan, Research & Communications Co-ordinator, were invited by The Welsh Government to join a conference at The Principality Stadium,
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Northern Province Information Session
With sincere “Thanks” to the Mercy Northern Province for hosting a MECPATHS information session earlier today 13/04/2018. Mercy Efforts for Child Protection Against Trafficking w
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Soul Waves Radio Interview
Miriam Gormally met with Ann Mara and JP O’Sullivan from MECPATHS and spoke to them about the award and how hotel staff can play a key role in the fight against this form of slavery, as th
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