John McCarthy, Chair of the Sydney Archdiocesan Antislavery Taskforce and Former Australian Ambassador to the Holy See will discuss the Catholic community’s role in eradicating modern-day slavery.
During his diplomatic service at the Holy See, McCarthy was closely involved with human rights issues, particularly the eradication of modern slavery and human trafficking. In 2015, he was called to participate in conferences and consultations in Rome that focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. McCarthy has served as chair of the Sydney Archdiocesan Antislavery Task Force since 2017. He holds a master of laws degree from the University of Virginia.
This event is open to the public. No RSVP is required.
Sponsored by Keough School of Global Affairs, Catholic Peacebuilding Network, Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion
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