Latest Impact Stories

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  Conservation in Colombia

  Cotton-top tamarins, known locally as “titís”—are widely recognised for their shock of white tufted hair and cheeky demeanour; but perhaps lesser known is that they are also among the most endangered primates in the world. Through TrustLaw, Proyecto Tití received legal advice to register a reserve in Colombia’s protected areas.

  17 August 2018
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  Thomson Reuters Foundation launches resource to help financial institutions tackle human trafficking

  The Thomson Reuters Foundation launched powerful new Toolkit designed to help financial institutions fight human trafficking using data.

  19 July 2018
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  Two down, 48 more to go - Ending Child Marriage in the US

  On May 9 2018, after years of lobbying US legislators and raising awareness on the issue, Unchained saw Delaware become the first state to ban all child marriage without exceptions.

  13 July 2018
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  “Know your rights” Training Migrants and Refugees in Thailand

  Through TrustLaw, the IRC received legal assistance from the international law firm DLA Piper to research the rights of refugees and migrant workers in Thailand and prepare resources and training materials. In a pioneer project, DLA Piper lawyers then led workshops for refugees, migrant workers and IRC staff—empowering them with information on their legal rights and status.

  17 April 2018