A few days before kickoff, we are so grateful for the USMNT chaplain Andy Young and @usmnt players: Mark Mckenzie, @eastmamba, @pulisic, Andrew Rick and @Ricardo_Pepi9 for standing with us to make #FREEDOMTOPLAY possible for kids around the world. š
Just a little girl with a ball, a dream, and the freedom to play. ā½ļø
Today, 50M people are trapped in modern slavery, and 1 in 4 are children.
Weāre proud to partner with @julieertz to raise awareness for kids who deserve the freedom to play, dream and thrive. #FreedomToPlay
This is where it all started for Chris Richards (@eastmamba). ā½ļø
Every child deserves the freedom to play, dream and thrive, yet millions are trapped in slavery and exploitation.
Weāre proud to partner with Chris Richards to raise awareness for children who deserve a chance. #FreedomToPlay
"Every child should have the freedom to play." - @julieertz
Julie joins the show to share her World Cup experiences, faith in Christ, and the incredible work of @IJM.
Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more!
Click here to listen to our full conversation with Julie!
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Because everyone deserves the #FreedomToPlay. ā½ļø Today, 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery, and 1 in 4 are children.
Thatās why Chris Richards (@eastmamba) is partnering with @IJM to raise awareness for children who deserve safety, freedom and a chance to dream.
Join the movement: ow.ly/eKGa50Z6SBJ
Everyone deserves the #FreedomToPlay. ā½ļø Today, 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery, and 1 in 4 are children.
Thatās why @julieertz is partnering with @IJM to raise awareness for children who deserve safety, freedom and a chance to dream.
Join the movement: ow.ly/lZku50Z6SBx
50 million people are in modern slavery. 1 in 4 are children.
Because everyone deserves the freedom to play. ā½
Join the movement:ow.ly/t4Xu50Z6SC4Ā
*This content was created with real actors and a local production crew. No AI-generated imagery was used because this issue deserves real faces, real voices, and real humanity.
Today, I joined @IJM to call for the Senate to immediately hold a vote on my STOP CSAM Actāwhich advanced unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Children need protections from predators on the internet, and this bill is an essential first step. There is no more time for delay.
Americans are clear:
83% say government must require tech companies to prevent child abuse on their platforms
99% want lawmakers to prioritize this issue
The solution is on the table. #ProtectKidsOnline.
Read the full research report from @IJM: ijm.org/osec-survey
70% of U.S. adults say the internet isnāt safe for kids, and 88% are deeply concerned about online child sexual exploitation.
Read the full research report from @IJM: ijm.org/osec-survey
BREAKING: 518 people, including 100 children, have been freed from bonded labor at brick kilns in South Asia. Marking our second-largest rescue operation in this region.
This government-led rescue was supported by IJM and local partners. Survivors have now received care and are making their journey home. ow.ly/oSt150Z2ujB
Thank you @RepAndyBiggsAZ for co-sponsoring the #STOPCSAMAct. Your leadership sets an example for protecting kids and holding offenders accountableāit's time for others in #Congress to step up & #ProtectKidsOnline. IJM advocates will be on Capitol Hill 6/2 to keep momentum going.
This weekās historic verdicts on social media trials in New Mexico and Los Angeles send a clear message: Congress must act now to protect children from sexual exploitation online.
These rulings highlight a broader need for industry-wide protections across all platforms and apps ā which is why the passage of the STOP CSAM Act is critical.
If you agree, join IJMāsĀ 2026 Advocacy SummitĀ this June to advocate for online child safety: advocacysummit.ijm.org
Canāt be with us in person?Ā Urge your member of Congress to act now to protect kids online: ijm.org/stop-csam
Huge congratulations to @NFL 's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, @hunter_henry84, and the rest of the New England @Patriots on making it to the Super Bowl! š
Your leadership on the field is incredible, and your heart off the field, championing IJMās mission to end human trafficking, inspires us all. š
Impactful week in Davos! Our Founder, Gary Haugen & team tackled urgent issues at @wef. Grateful for all who stand with us! š
š» Watch: ow.ly/wOWz50Y3Tgm
š Read: ow.ly/Tegk50Y3Tgn
Our CEO Gary Haugen is one of 5 human rights leaders at #WEF26 in Davos calling for leaders to defend human rights and democracy, reduce violence against the poor and ensure tech/AI is developed responsibly and ethically. šš¤
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This week at the @wef in Davos, our founder and CEO, Gary Haugen, spoke alongside leaders from @INTERPOL_HQ, the Thai government and the @HooverInst about the human reality behind online scams. š±
Watch the full panel discussion here: ow.ly/OHbo50Y1vQH#WEF26
Join us in congratulating @Hunter_Henry84 on his Walter Payton @NFL Man of the Year Nomination by voting here: nfl.com/honors/man-of-the-yeā¦
We're grateful for Hunter's commitment to protecting the world's most vulnerable.
Until All Are free.
This is the unbelievably true story of Appa Rao, where he was reunited with his family after spending 20 years in bonded labor. āØāØš
Appa Rao wanted nothing more than to eat meals with his daughter and play with his grandson.
These are small details that signify a new life of freedom.Ā Ā āØ
š„ Watch his whole story in our 5-minute feature film here: ijm.org/appafreedom