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Celebrate International Human Rights Day

Celebrate International Human Rights Day (UN) on December 10th Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a mile

Be Inspired by Stories of Abolitionists

Be Inspired by Stories of Abolitionists The New Abolitionists is a campaign that “teaches that slavery is neither a historical artifact nor something confided to distant lands,” and centers on photographs of modern day “new Abolitionists.” Like the A

Watch CNN’s “Libya’s Slaves: I Was Sold”

Watch CNN’s “Libya’s Slaves: I Was Sold” It happened. A man was sold for $400 in a Libyan slave auction. And CNN caught it on film. In November of 2017, CNN captured video footage of enslaved peoples in Libya in a modern day slave auction. The video

Celebrate National Freedom Day

Celebrate National Freedom Day February 1st, 2018 is National Freedom Day in the United States. National Freedom Day is celebrated because on February 1st, 1865 Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution from the House and the Senate that eventually

Update Your Spring Wardrobe with Fair Trade Items

Update Your Spring Wardrobe with Fair Trade Items Spring is in the air in mid-March. Celebrate the new season by updating your wardrobe with fair trade items to ensure you are living a slave-free lifestyle. Need fair trade inspiration? Check out our

Buy Fair Trade Easter Candy

Buy Fair Trade Easter Candy Easter is just around the corner—which means you still have time to purchase fair trade chocolate to put in Easter baskets! Not into chocolate? No problem! There are plenty of other fair trade Easter gifts you can give you

Recommend Freeset for Custom T-Shirts and Bags

Recommend Freeset for Custom T-Shirts and Bags Freeset is a business for freedom that employs sex trafficking victims in India and teaches them skills to survive independently on their own. On each item purchased, a tag is included to tell the story

Start your own Freedom Business

Start your own Freedom Business Many fair trade and survivor-made goods businesses have an opportunity for people to get involved by joining their business as entrepreneurs. You get to become business partners with women around the world who are maki

Invite your Church to Host a Freedom Sunday

Your church can help rescue enslaved people Freedom Sunday is an invitation for your congregation to learn about slavery and partner with IJM to end it. Dedicate a service to ending slavery, and your church can help send rescue to every child, woman

National Ice Cream Soda Day

An ice cream soda is a great summertime treat during the months of July and August. Of course, you can enjoy them anytime. Try using fair trade ice cream like Ben & Jerry's when you make your next one! Learn more about Ben & Jerry's support o