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Shifting our Work on Human Trafficking

Beginning February 2023, IJPC will no longer offer human trafficking-specific programming. Through evaluation and research as part of strategic planning, we plan to address human trafficking by focusing our efforts on systems of injustice that allow trafficking to happen in the first place. In the coming weeks we’ll share more about how this fits into our overall strategic plan; for now, we want you to know about these current changes.Read More

Black History Month: Meet Septima Poinsette Clark

This Black History month IJPC is celebrating women of the Civil Rights Movement.Read More

Walking with Elwood Jones

We have been sharing information about Elwood’s hearing for a potential new trial. You can read more about IJPC Program Manager’s experience sitting in on that trial and working with Elwood here.Read More

Fifth Circuit DACA Ruling Means Citizenship is Urgently Needed

Over the last couple of months we have been working closely with members from the Immigrant Dignity Coalition here in Cincinnati to put together “Conversations that Matter.”Read More

Volunteer to Show Welcome

Everyday, all over the world, people make one the most difficult decision to leave their home in search of a safer, better life. We can support these new families by being advocates for better laws and policies, helping with their daily needs, minimizing the language barrier and more.Read More

Comparing and Contrasting Approaches to Human Trafficking

Do the UNODC, UNHCR, and OHCHR face similar pitfalls in language and imagery that domestic organizations face?Read More

IJPC Presents: Strategic Nonviolence for Peace Advocacy

In order to prioritize peaceful interactions, peaceful resolutions to conflicts, and nonviolent communication, we must prioritize peace education. As a core foundation of our mission and vision since 1985, IJPC continues the promotion of peace education through the new Strategic Nonviolence for Peace Advocacy certificate program.Read More