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Slavery
IJM Trainings Lead to Rescue for 23 Enslaved Children, Women and Men
Millions of people are enslaved in India today—but, more and more, we are seeing compassionate leaders across the country rising up to combat slavery...
April 25
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Live Blog: Seeking Justice For Willie, Joseph And Josephat
In July of 2016, you stood with us when IJM investigator and human rights lawyer, Willie Kimani, and two friends, Joseph Muiruri and Josephat Mwenda,...
April 19
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From Advocacy to Impact: A Vision Trip to Manila
West Coast IJM leaders traveled to the Philippines to hear about the incredible work the team is doing - read about their time in Manila!
February 18
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Recap: 2017 Advocacy Summit
Each year we host the Advocacy Summit, it is an absolute highlight for our team. Truly, nothing brings us greater joy than gathering with you, our...
December 14
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Tweet To Congress On October 24
October 2017
This Tuesday, IJM advocates from across the country are gathering together in Washington as modern-day abolitionists to advocate...
October 20
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Police Abuse of Power
Gary Haugen on Ending Police Violence in Kenya
One year ago, IJM—and myself—were forever changed. My colleague Willie Kimani, our client Josephat Mwenda and their driver Joseph Muiruri went...
July 10
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Human Trafficking
2017 TIP Report Tweet-In Day
On Tuesday, June 27, the 2017 TIP Report will be released by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The release of the Report is a great opportunity to...
June 26
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News From Washington - June 2017
While U.S. foreign assistance comprises less than one percent of the entire budget, it provides funding for international anti-slavery accounts,...
June 13
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Tweet To Congress On May 5
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