In It to END IT

Today, February 27, is END IT day. There are estimate of 27 million slaves in the world today, if not more.

And we won't stand for it any longer. 

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8 (ESV)

My dear, sweet friend, Angie, wrote more about today because she can explain it much better than I can:

"Did you know that there are an estimated 27 million slaves in the world today? That is more than any other time in history combined. On February 27th, 2014 it is Shine a Light on Slavery Day. Join us and other freedom fighters from around the world as we shine a light on slavery- draw a red X on your hand to raise awareness, and tell the world that you are in it to END IT.

My name is Angie Lewis, and I am publicity coordinator for Troy International Justice Mission. I am a freshman at Troy University social work major with a minor in criminal justice. I am from Troy, Alabama originally.

The International Justice Mission is one of 10 coalition partners of END IT. All 10 nonprofit organizations are working towards the same cause- to end modern day slavery

"IJM is a human rights agency that brings rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators, and aftercare professionals work with local officials to secure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to ensure that the public justice systems- police, courts, and laws- effectively protect the poor" (IJM.org).

I wanted to get involved with Troy IJM because so many people go every day of their lives without a voice. They never find justice. IJM gives a voice to those who don't have one. IJM fights for the right every human being has- to be free. I have learned that to see any change in the world, you have to be the one to campaign for it. So stand with me on February 27th to shine a light on slavery. Give the voiceless a voice and join the fight for freedom. Draw a red X on your hand and show the world you will not stand for slavery.

For more information on end it visit enditmovement.com. For more information on the International Justice Mission visit ijm.org."