JUST LIFE - Simon John & Mark Little MBE - Set the Downtrodden Free: Modern Slavery on the Feast of Josephine Bakhita
Simon is joined by Mark Little who received an MBE for his work fighting modern slavery worldwide. Simon looks at the life of St Josephine Bakhita whose Feast is celebrated on 8th February, who was herself a slave and is the patron saint of human trafficking, as well as what it is that inspires him to fight for the enslaved. Mark joins the programme to shine a spotlight on slavery in Nepal and India where much of his work has been based. For more information see: https://www.rcdea.org.uk/caritas-east-anglia/modern-slavery/. The Modern Slavery Helpline is 08000 121 700. Simon John is a retired solicitor and life long human rights activist with a passion for fighting modern slavery.JUST LIFE is programme encompassing all aspects everyday life, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, rebroadcast at 10pm the same day, and Saturdays 11am and 10pm.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk