Policy & Advocacy
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May 2017
Since January, IJM advocates across the country have been gathering signatures in their communities on a petition to urge President Trump...
May 03
The Power Of Unity
In a culture where there are so many different initiatives, causes and hot topics for people to be passionate about, it is hard for movements to ever...
April 20
What I Learned: A Leap Forward In The Fight To End Slavery
This week, Congress authorized the End Modern Slavery Initiative, which was embedded in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act—legislation that...
December 07
'Til Death Do Us Part: How a Bill Becomes a Law
The ins and outs of how Congress passes a law, with the help of a marriage metaphor.
April 12
Oklahoma, We Need Your Help: Make A Phone Call For Freedom Today!
The fight to end slavery needs your help: will you make one phone call for freedom today?
March 02
Texas, We Need Your Help: Make A Phone Call For Freedom Today!
The fight to end slavery needs your help: will you make one phone call for freedom today?
March 02
Utah, We Need Your Help: Make A Phone Call For Freedom Today!
Senator Mike Lee is preventing the End Modern Slavery Initiative (EMSI) from coming to a vote. The EMSI is a game-changer. This bill will bring...
March 02
This News Has Us—Literally—Jumping For Joy This Christmas!
Earlier today, Congress voted to approve a budget for 2016. Within the 2,009-page bill outlaying $1.1 trillion of spending, IJM was looking for 18...
December 18
"Offsetting" Slavery
We at IJM are thrilled about the introduction in the Senate of S.553, the End Modern Slavery Initiative (EMSI.) Thanks to the leadership of Senate...
July 09