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Criminal Justice and Human Trafficking

The issue of human trafficking is the premier human rights issue of our time. But it's not just about enforcing human rights, it's about strengthening and using criminal justice systems to prosecute traffickers and rehabilitate survivors. This month

Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability: How You Can’t Have One Without The Other

Protecting the environment has been a priority for fair trade certification since the push for slave-free products. The World Fair Trade Organization defines fair trade as, “a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seek

Policy Making

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." - Mahatma Gandhi Once individuals are aware of the issue of modern-day slavery, the next form of abolition is leveraging that knowle

Watch “Water”

According to the 2017 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery report, in 2016 there were 15.4 million cases of forced marriage around the world. Watch the film Water to have a better understanding of what forced marriage looks like. Set in 1938, Water dep

Join #HiddenNoMore: The Digital March to End Slavery

Join #HiddenNoMore: The Digital March to End Slavery The #HiddenNoMore: The Digital March to End Slavery is a campaign created by the International Justice Mission (IJM) to urge the United States Congress not to cut foreign aid spending that includes

Support 50 For Freedom

When many of us think of Labor Day - celebrated in the US on the first Monday in September - we often think of barbecues, mattress sales, and summer's last hurrah. This day is more than that. It commemorates the fight of workers for humane working co

On November 6th 2018, Coloradans Voted to Abolish Enslavement Entirely

On November 6th, US citizens will be voting for representatives, governors, ballot initiatives, and state constitutional amendments. For example, Colorado will be voting on abolishing enslavement. Like the US Constitution, Colorado's constitution for

Host a Movie Night and Watch Emmanuel Jal: War Child

War Child In 1993, the northeastern African country of Sudan erupted in a Civil War. Emmanuel Jal was one of many children recruited into this conflict as a child combatant, also known as a child soldier. The use of child soldiers is illegal under na

Learn about the intersection of domestic violence and human trafficking

Domestic violence and human trafficking are issues of great importance that deserve their own individual recognition. However, by acknowledging the intersection of domestic violence and human trafficking, we can begin to recognize how complex pattern

Things to Look for in the 2015 TIP Report

      Ever wondered how the TIP Report is formed? Why it exists? How much it has grown since its inception? As the 2015 TIP Report release nears, TIPheroes.org is focusing on the TIP Report and how it supports anti-trafficking around the world.   Ma