IHM Action Announcements
	"Human trafficking will never be truly defeated without eliminating the consumerism, which feeds it, and prosecuting those actors in receiving countries, including our own, that benefit because of the exploitation of vulnerable human beings." - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2007 Human Trafficking Campaign Updates After a brief hiatus for Chapter and Elections, the IHM education and conversation series on human trafficking will resume tonight (Thursday, Feb. 2) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the IHM Motherhouse with the film "The Whistleblower." It is a 2010 drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska police officer who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex trafficking scandal. Next Thursday, Feb. 9, the series will conclude with the film "The Fields of Mudan." This is an award winning short film which will allow ample time for in depth discussion and wrap-up. The IHM Leadership Council recently endorsed a sign-on letter in support of HR 2759, the "Business Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act." The bill requires companies with a minimum of $100 million in gross receipts to report to the SEC and on their website about efforts to address trafficking and slavery within their organizations. Click here to read more about this endorsement and to read the letter. Did You Know...? The Mind Body Balance yoga studio in Monroe will host a Yoga for Women Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 24, which will benefit the Second Chance House. Second Chance House is an organization that assists victims of human trafficking in Toledo. This event will include screening of the film YOGAWOMAN and an introductory yoga session. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Monroe studio (105 E. Front Street, Suite 304 - Across from Monroe Bank & Trust on the third floor.) To reserve a ticket call 734-457-9003. Free-will donations will be accepted. You may find the IHM Justice, Peace and Sustainability Office's Web materials useful for your committee work, presentations, mission units, ministry and other educational purposes. Be sure check out our regularly updated online resources HERE. The Internet is a powerful tool for education and activism. Taking action using these weekly alerts is an easy and effective way to increase the IHM voice for justice, peace and sustainability in our world. Share with your friends on Facebook