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Holly's News From Washington - September 2014
The House and Senate adjourned this weekend for a long Congressional recess. There will likely be a short lame-duck session after the elections, and...
September 24
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Slavery
IJM Announces Expansion into Ghana to Help End Child Slavery on World's Largest Reservoir
Leaders from International Justice Mission have deployed to the West African nation of Ghana to open a new field office—joining with the Ghanaian...
September 23
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Slavery
Exclusive Report from IJM Investigator: What Broke My Heart to Witness at Lake Volta
When I went with IJM to investigate child slavery in the West African nation of Ghana last year, I was wholly unprepared for what we saw: children...
September 23
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Op-Ed | Missing From The UN's Agenda: Everyday Violence
Earlier this month, UNICEF released a staggering report on violence against children.
September 21
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Citizenship Rights
IJM Celebrates National Citizen Day by Honoring Hundreds Granted New Rights in Thailand
Today in the United States, we celebrate Citizenship Day. It’s a day to remember the creation of the Constitution and to celebrate the blessings of...
September 17
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Slavery
Pop-Up Play in India Raises Awareness About Slavery to Tens of Thousands
The beat of the parai drum fills the humid air in a small South Indian village. The sun is setting, and a crowd of curious people gathers to watch a...
September 16
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