C035 (End the Practice of Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth)

House of Bishops Message #174

The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jun 26, 2024 it considered resolution C035 (End the Practice of Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth). The house acted to:

Concur


Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church call upon all members of the Church to become informed about the injustices of labor trafficking, particularly how it affects migrant youth; and be it further

Resolved, That The Episcopal Church encourage its dioceses and congregations to engage in educational campaigns that raise awareness about labor trafficking, its signs, and prevention methods; and be it further

Resolved, That The Episcopal Church advocate for comprehensive and enforceable policies at local, state, and national levels aimed at eradicating labor trafficking and protecting migrant youth; and be it further

Resolved, That the Office of Government Relations communicate this resolution to the appropriate legislative bodies, urging them to take decisive action against the exploitation of migrant youth.