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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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Sexual Violence
IJM President Calls Guatemalan Children His Superheroes
Two dozen boys and girls gathered with family members in IJM’s office in Guatemala on August 12. They had come on foot and by bus from all across the...
August 13
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Sexual Violence
IJM President Visits Guatemala, Government Re-commits to Equip Police to Fight Sexual Violence
IJM President Gary Haugen signed a historic agreement with Guatemalan officials on August 12, which will allow IJM to train Guatemalan national...
August 13
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Humans Of New York, The Locust Effect, and Our Global Fight to End Poverty
I’ve long been a fan of Brandon Stanton’s blog, Humans of New York*, for the thought-provoking profiles he captures that give us a glimpse into the...
August 13
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