The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) held a meeting with Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom at Clarence House, the official residence of the British consort in London, to address issues related to the protection of vulnerable women and girls, the fight against human trafficking, and various initiatives on climate justice. The information was released by Vatican News.
The meeting comes less than three months after the UISG Council received the Primate of the Anglican Communion, Sarah Mullally, in Rome, in a gathering dedicated to the role of women in the Church and ecumenical dialogue. It also takes place almost a year after the meeting between representatives of the organization and the British monarchs during the State Visit of Charles III and Camilla to the Vatican.
The International Union of Superiors General brings together the major superiors of women’s religious congregations worldwide and, in recent years, has promoted initiatives related to the fight against human trafficking, the role of women in the Church, ecumenical dialogue, and various social and environmental projects.
The work of religious sisters with vulnerable people
During the meeting held in London, the UISG delegation presented the work carried out by religious congregations in different countries with women and girls in vulnerable situations, victims of trafficking, migrants, communities affected by conflicts, and populations suffering the consequences of adverse climate phenomena.
According to Vatican News, during the meeting Queen Camilla expressed her recognition of the work carried out by the religious sisters in these areas.
Talitha Kum and the fight against trafficking
One of the main topics addressed was the activity of Talitha Kum, the international network of religious sisters dedicated to the prevention and combat of human trafficking, present in more than 110 countries through 68 national and regional networks.
The international coordinator of the initiative, Sister Abby Avelino, presented the progress of the program Young Ambassadors Against Human Trafficking, initially developed with support from the Government of the United Kingdom and aimed at involving young people in awareness-raising and prevention of exploitation.
Climate justice and social projects
The meeting also included a presentation of various initiatives promoted by the UISG on climate justice. Sister Maamalifar Poreku presented projects driven by religious congregations to support communities especially exposed to the effects of climate change, including environmental education programs, sustainable agriculture, access to water, and strengthening local resilience.
According to the information released by Vatican News, the meeting also addressed various projects related to the care of women and girls in vulnerable situations, the fight against human trafficking, and other social and environmental initiatives.