The Locust Effect

Another post regarding International Justice Mission (IJM) - Gary Haugen has written a new book called The Locust Effect which looks at the problem of every day violence that so many people on our globe endure.  You can sign a petition that is being sent to the U.N. and find out more about the book at their website:

www.thelocusteffect.com

Stand for Freedom

International Justice Mission (IJM) is hosting an event on April 9th called Stand for Freedom.  To find out more information about the event and to get involved, go to:

www.stand-for-freedom.com

Eden

The movie Eden is a sex slave's story and the story takes place in the United States.  To view the trailer and for more information about the movie, go to www.edenthefilm.com.

Confronting the Netherworld of Child Pornography

Nicholas Kristof confronts the ugly truth and puts a real face on child pornography in America in his article He Was Supposed to Take a Photo:

www.nytimes.com/2014/03/23/opinion/sunday/kristof-he-was-supposed-to-take-a-photo.html

Sexual Violence in Malawi

Check out Patrick Adams' article from Nicholas Kristof's column (The New York Times) - Can One of Africa's Most Powerful Women Stop Sexual Violence?:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/18/can-one-of-africas-most-powerful-women-stop-sexual-violence/?module=BlogPost-ReadMore&version=Blog%20Main&action=Click&contentCollection=Opinion&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body#more-12647

CNN: Religions Unite Over Anti-Slavery Initiative

I think that God is saying, "Finally!!  Perhaps they can get somewhere now that they're working together!"  Kudos to you Andrew Forrest & CNN for featuring the story!

amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2014/03/19/religions-unite-over-anti-slavery-initiative

Drinking Fair Trade Coffee

Thanks again to my friend Teresa for passing on this article to me!  It's certainly something to think about as you enjoy your cup of joe today!

www.huffingtonpost.com/kelsey-timmerman/drinking-fair-trade-coffee_b_4646960.html

To End the Abuse, She Grabbed a Knife

A poignant article for International Women's Day today:  "To End the Abuse, She Grabbed a Knife" by Nicholas Kristof, featured in The New York Times.

www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/opinion/sunday/kristof-to-end-the-abuse-she-grabbed-a-knife.html

A Silent Killer of Women

Check out Maggie Doyne's article "A Silent Killer of Women - Suicide" on Nicholas Kristof's Opinion Page from The New York Times:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/a-silent-killer-of-women-suicide/?module=BlogPost-ReadMore&version=Blog%20Main&action=Click&contentCollection=Opinion&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body#more-12627

CNN: Can the Chocolate Industry Change Its Ways?

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com

CNN: Coco-nomics Documentary

My hat goes off to CNN for a very informative and relevant documentary in Coco-nomics!  Please take 25 minutes out of your day today to watch it and then understand what a difference you are making when you chose to buy fair trade (or other certified) chocolate.

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com

CNN: Ivory Coast PM on Cocoa Farmers' Income

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com