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Holly's News From Washington - April 2014
There’s something very interesting going on in the House of Representatives right now.
April 24
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Sexual Violence
IJM Rwanda Social Worker’s Story as a Genocide Survivor Helps her Bring Healing to Others
Brigitte takes a deep breath and smiles as she speaks. Always warm and quick to laugh, it’s clear she loves what she does. As a social worker with...
April 11
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Sex Trafficking
IJM Cebu: Trafficking Survivor Returns to her Hometown to Help Rebuild After Typhoon
Two years ago, Angelita* was rescued from a karaoke bar where she had been trafficked and sold for sex at just 14 years old.
Angelita has...
April 10
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Slavery
20 Years After Rwandan Genocide, Former U.N. Lead Investigator Says Violence Against the Poor an Everyday Reality
Gary Haugen says everyday violence crushing millions of the world’s poor.
Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2014) – 20 years after the genocide in Rwanda,...
April 06
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Sexual Violence
IJM Guatemala Seeks Justice for Young Mother, Helps Her Find Strength
When Iris* speaks about her daughter, she can’t help but smile with pride. At 17 years old, Iris is a young mother.
Her baby was born as a result of...
March 27
Ending Slavery For Good: What I Learned From A Day On The Hill—And An Uber Ride
Words are powerful, and as humans they are a connection point that bring tangibility in creating positive societal change. So, what does it look like...
March 21
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