Trafficking a hidden UK crime
Modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing in the UK. Demand for cheap goods, cheap labour and cheap sex has driven a steep increase in the number of victims reported to authorities. 3,266 people were identified as victims of modern slavery and efforts to eradicate it are failing, with potential number of victims being trafficked into Britain rising by 245% over the last five years, according to official figures. Ministers believe these figures suggest that more victims were willing to come forward for help while others are urging the police to step up their efforts, arguing that the statistics confirmed that trafficking and slavery are thriving in the UK. Andrew Wallis, founder and chief executive of the anti-slavery charity Unseen, said that although the UK Government passed the Modern Slavery Act in 2014, more needs to be done. Jakub Sobik, of Anti-Slavery International agreed. Pray for even more awareness by the public of this hidden crime. See also: http://www.itv.com/news/west/topic/human-trafficking/
Trafficking a hidden UK crime
Modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing in the UK. Demand for cheap goods, cheap labour and cheap sex has driven a steep increase in the number of victims reported to authorities. 3,266 people were identified as victims of modern slavery and efforts to eradicate it are failing, with potential number of victims being trafficked into Britain rising by 245% over the last five years, according to official figures. Ministers believe these figures suggest that more victims were willing to come forward for help while others are urging the police to step up their efforts, arguing that the statistics confirmed that trafficking and slavery are thriving in the UK. Andrew Wallis, founder and chief executive of the anti-slavery charity Unseen, said that although the UK Government passed the Modern Slavery Act in 2014, more needs to be done. Jakub Sobik, of Anti-Slavery International agreed. Pray for even more awareness by the public of this hidden crime. See also: http://www.itv.com/news/west/topic/human-trafficking/
Join thousands of other Christians to pray for our nation
Following the European Union referendum result and the uncertainty and division that has followed, Premier Christian Radio feel it is crucial that Christians intercede in prayer at this time. They have put out a call to prayer for our nation, saying, ‘Together we'll be praying every day at midday for 5 days from 1 August. Taking part could not be simpler. All you have to do is text PRAY to 70700 and you will get sent the prayers by text message. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing you will be able to join this wave of prayer which will also be reflected on Premier Christian Radio and Premier Praise.’
South Korea: UPRISING UPDATE
Following the World Prayer Assembly held in Jakarta in 2012, the leaders of the International Prayer Council felt that a NEW WAVE of prayer and missions movements is coming and is now here - for the youth, by the youth - hence the inception of gathering this generation for a World Youth Prayer Assembly, called UPRISING (United Prayer Rising). This week ordinary people from every nation have been extraordinarily impacting our world. (Acts 17:6) They gathered because they believe their prayers matter and are willing to fight and make a sacrifice together, seeking the face of God to bring justice and peace among the nations. (1 Peter 4: 7-8, Joel 2:15, Joel 3:9-10, Psalm 24:6, Isaiah 2:2-4). Old and young are honouring each other to bring healing between generations and are praying to set a standard for their own generation. (Malachi 4:5-6,) See also: http://www.worldprayer.org.uk/ipc-wypa-2016/item/7224-uprising-2016
