Human trafficking is a global phenomenon to which no country is immune. But progress in the fight against it is being made.
Human trafficking in 2018 — and how you can fight it
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How to push the ‘What Ifs’ away!
Read answers to questions we often receive when someone is hesitating to take action. See why it’s always a good idea to contact your elected officials!
Displaced: A report meant for action
More than 28 million children were forced to leave their homes in 2016 alone. Unfortunately, these numbers are a part of a growing trend.
Protection for children and families in immigration detention
As a Christian organization, we believe God calls us to be His co-workers in defending the vulnerable, the marginalized, and the powerless.
After working in a salt mine, this teen is back in the classroom
Child labor refers to work that deprives a child of their childhood. It is work that is mentally, physically, or morally harmful to children.
The Power of Personalizing an Email
Is emailing Congress effective? Learn the latest tricks to get your email to Congress to stand out. We will show you the power of personalizing your email!
The Budget Deal and the Cloudy Forecast for Foreign Assistance
Act Now I’m going to be honest – I don’t like uncertainty. I like plans and knowing what is going to happen, preparation and execution that goes perfectly, with no surprises along the way. This sometimes makes it hard to allow God’s will to work (you know what they say about God and our best-laid … Read More
One in Ten – the Need to End Child Labor for Good
By Whitney Young, Child Protection Research Assistant, and Jessica Bousquette, Child Protection Policy Advisor “Some things are just wrong. Child Labor is a brake on sustainable development…its eradication must be pursued with the utmost determination.” –International Labor Organization, Global Estimates of Child Labor: Results and Trends, 2012-2016 On September 19, the International Labor Organization (ILO) … Read More
Update: Trafficking Legislation Moves in the Senate
Yesterday, the Senate introduced and moved through committee S. 1848: An original bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 to modify the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and for other purposes. While the title is long, the short story is that … Read More
House Passes Anti-Trafficking Bill!
Yesterday afternoon, the House passed the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 (TVPRA) without objection! Since the bill was introduced in April, advocates have continually reached out to their Representatives communicating the importance of this bill, especially for the more than 20 million people in the world who are trafficked and … Read More