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The 2020 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report will be released this week. It's a day we at IJM have eagerly awaited.
The TIP Report serves as an essential diplomatic tool in the fight against global slavery. The report ranks close to 200 countries based on their efforts to combat human trafficking.
The TIP Report serves as an essential diplomatic tool in the fight against global slavery. The report ranks close to 200 countries based on their efforts to combat human trafficking.
On October 22nd IJM held its 10th Advocacy Summit . Our advocates had the chance to storm the halls of power and say “Estoy Aqui” or “I Am Here” to protect women and children in Central America. Having close to 300 advocates on Capitol Hill was not only impactful, but serves as a reminder that when we all come together to speak up, our voice is much louder. For ...
For the past year, IJM’s Washington team has been in dialogue with legislators for the past year about increasing protection in Central America for vulnerable women and children. And now, after months of conversation, we are seeing progress towards relief for people suffering in the Northern Triangle region through new legislation in Congress.
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Latest Posts from Fuel the Mission
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Threads is a fundraising event that the University of Alabama's IJM Chapter has held for the past few years. The event is a donation drive where items are donated through sororities & fraternities and then resold with all proceeds going to IJM.
Waffles for the World is a fundraising and awareness event designed by Auburn University’s IJM chapter. For a ticket, attendees get access to all-you-can-eat waffles, live music, backyard football, and a waffle-eating competition with prizes.
Break Chains, Not Hearts is a Valentine’s Day-themed fundraising and awareness event designed by IJM's Pepperdine University chapter. They purchased chocolate and sold them on campus throughout the week of Valentine's Day to raise awareness and funds for IJM.
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Latest Posts from Mavoko 3 Trial
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Today marks four years since the death of IJM Kenya lawyer Willie Kimani, IJM client Josephat Mwenda and trusted taxi driver Joseph Muiruri.
Due to courts scaling down activities in response to COVID-19, the trial that had been scheduled for hearings last week was not heard. No new dates have been set.
As a reminder, this case has been ongoing since 2016. The Star, a Kenyan news agency, recently ran an article containing a summary of the case and how the trial has proceeded up to now. Right now, we are at the final stages of hearing prosecution witnesses.
