Africa: Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims Sign Historic Agreement to Combat Human Trafficking, Slavery

For the first time in history, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims have joined forces in a project to "inspire practical and spiritual action" to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

High-level representatives from each faith community were at the Vatican today to sign an agreement launching the Global Freedom Network to help eradicate an injustice that affects up to 27 million people.

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