The Freedom Commons

Gather. Act. End Slavery.

Welcome to The Freedom Commons.

There are 27 million slaves in the world today—men, women and children forced to work and living in fear.Your voice can help bring them freedom.

The Freedom Commons helps you gather with others and take action to pass anti-slavery legislation in the U.S. and support U.S. leaders in the fight to end slavery. 

Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just taking your first step, we hope these resources empower you to be an agent of change in your community and beyond. Get updated on anti-trafficking work in your state and nationally, and find ideas for organizing your own campaigns as you mobilize others to advocate for freedom. Learn more.

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Join us for IJM's Advocacy Summit | June 10-11 | Be part of the movement – and raise your voice for millions living in slavery around the world.

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National Updates & Events

We Delivered your Letters—Thank you!

We Delivered your Letters—Thank you!  More than 50,000 of you joined us in urging the President to make freedom real for millions living in slavery around the world. This week, Annick Febrey and I had the privilege of delivering your letters—an 18-inch-thick pile!On Monday, we walked up the dozens of steps that take you to the histo ...
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Your Voice Matters: Meet Stephanie

“The first time I really felt like an advocate was at the end of the first Lobby Day that I participated in. We had done a whole day of meetings on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and their staff, and it was the first time I realized that my voice can actually count.”  Hear Stephanie's st ...
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Exciting News from DC on Our Letter to the President!

The anti-slavery cause got a huge boost last week when a prestigious advisory group to President Obama released comprehensive recommendations on ending trafficking at home and abroad.  The report was produced by the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.  The ...
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Jun10
Advocacy Summit: Raise Your Voice to End Slavery

Get equipped to the lead the fight against modern-day slavery! Register today! LEARN from IJM leaders: IJM President and CEO Gary Haugen explains why your voice matters — now more than ever IJM Field Operations experts highlight anti-slavery models that are working around the world Advocacy staff ...

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