Dressember

Dressember Official Dressember™ page. Dressember is a global movement of everyday advocate who use fashion a force for freedom.

Dressember uses fashion to advocate for people who've been exploited. As men and women take on the creative challenge of wearing a dress or tie for the 31 days of December, they are advocating for the inherent dignity of all. Dressember exists to inspire and empower a global community of like-minded people who are locking arms to face one of the greatest injustices of our time. The heart of Dressember is dignity-- that every person has the right to live a vibrant and free life.

04/30/2026

Hey advocates! Somehow tomorrow is May 1(!), and you might be thinking of a meaningful gift for the mom in your life.

Have no fear, Mended Co. is here. Hand-made by survivors of modern-day slavery, this limited-edition bandana is a fun way to dial up your spring outfits and support International Justice Mission.

Mended Co., a partner of IJM's, is a social impact brand founded by Mallory Martin, a former IJM employee, to help survivors find stable employment and build long-term livelihoods.✨

🛍️ Head over to gifts.ijm.org to get yours today!

Are your donors still hoping to give in January? Don’t worry, they absolutely can! You can keep raising funds for your D...
01/07/2026

Are your donors still hoping to give in January? Don’t worry, they absolutely can! You can keep raising funds for your Dressember campaigns through January 31.

You’re also still eligible for our Dressember 2025 Gifts of Appreciation. They’re our way of thanking you for your steadfast advocacy:

✨ Raise $500: Receive a $20 gift card from Sela Designs

✨✨ Raise $2500: Receive "Natalie" studs or a "Brayden" necklace from Starfish Project

✨✨✨ Top 10 advocates: Receive a custom, exclusive Dressember tote

We’re so grateful to have you standing alongside us. Keep dressing up and doing good, and be sure to share your campaign link today—it’s not too late to maximize your Dressember impact!

Thanks to Dressember supporters and advocates like you, we raised nearly $1.3 million in December—and gifts can continue...
01/03/2026

Thanks to Dressember supporters and advocates like you, we raised nearly $1.3 million in December—and gifts can continue to come in through January 31. 🎉

These contributions support International Justice Mission's essential work to end trafficking and violence by:

✔️ Relieving survivors from immediate danger

✔️ Restoring survivors with holistic, trauma-informed aftercare

✔️ Protecting people in poverty by strengthening justice systems

✔️ Amplifying survivor leadership through advocacy programs

Every outfit you wore, every conversation you had and every gift you received has helped move us closer to a world where all are free.

Share this post with your donors, friends and family to thank them for fueling freedom!

01/01/2026

December may be over, but the impact isn’t. 🤍

Thank you to every advocate who showed up and made justice visible all month long. While our donation match has ended, advocacy continues into January, which is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and beyond!

Follow IJM to keep showing up, sharing the work, and standing for freedom in 2026. Until all are free.

Our end of year match is live! Beginning at 9 AM EST today, every dollar of the first $75,000 donated to Dressember will...
12/31/2025

Our end of year match is live! Beginning at 9 AM EST today, every dollar of the first $75,000 donated to Dressember will be doubled!

Invite your network to stand with you, whether by sending out a text, sharing your fundraising page or starting an in-person conversation. Today’s match will fuel rescue, restoration, protection and survivor-led change.

Let’s cross the finish line with maximum momentum, together. Share with your community to spread the good news!

🎉 Day 31 of Dressember🌍 What began with one woman taking a stand has grown into a global movement.💡 More than 23,000 adv...
12/31/2025

🎉 Day 31 of Dressember

🌍 What began with one woman taking a stand has grown into a global movement.

💡 More than 23,000 advocates have brought visibility, courage, and creativity to the fight against human trafficking.

🌊 When we dress up with purpose, we prove that small decisions—repeated thousands of times—can ripple into lasting change.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Together, we are building a world where all are free.

Source: Dressember, 2025

Appa Rao’s story started with a normal, everyday mistake: boarding the wrong train and getting lost while traveling for ...
12/30/2025

Appa Rao’s story started with a normal, everyday mistake: boarding the wrong train and getting lost while traveling for work.

But what came next was anything but normal: he was forced into bonded labor as a shepherd, losing contact with his wife and daughter.

After two decades of exploitation and constant separation from his family, Appa Rao was finally rescued by local officials (supported by IJM). Then they joined forces with media and local NGOs, tirelessly scouring the country to find his family—and they succeeded.

Miraculously, he and his family were reunited after 20 years!

His story reminds us exactly why we’re dressing up and doing good: to make miracles like Appa Rao’s possible for survivors of violence and exploitation around the world.

🎉 Day 30 of DressemberIn 2006, child trafficking in Cebu was widespread, with little enforcement to protect minors.💡 By ...
12/30/2025

🎉 Day 30 of Dressember

In 2006, child trafficking in Cebu was widespread, with little enforcement to protect minors.

💡 By 2010, IJM had trained officials and community members to identify and report abuse—leading to a 72% drop in child trafficking and the protection of 118,000 children.

👗 Dressember is proud to help support work that makes safety scalable.

Source: International Justice Mission, 2010

👗 Day 29 of DressemberModern slavery includes forced labor, child trafficking, online exploitation, and more—and over ha...
12/29/2025

👗 Day 29 of Dressember

Modern slavery includes forced labor, child trafficking, online exploitation, and more—and over half of victims are women and girls.

They are also three times more likely to experience physical and sexual violence during trafficking.

Dressember stands for the belief that every woman and girl deserves safety and freedom—and we won’t stop until that is reality.

Sources: ILO, Walk Free, IOM, 2022; UNODC, 2022

We’ve reached the final stretch. Starting today, donations to your Dressember campaign are about to go even further!Sta...
12/29/2025

We’ve reached the final stretch. Starting today, donations to your Dressember campaign are about to go even further!

Starting at 9AM EST today through the end of the year, every dollar of the first $75,000 donated to Dressember will be doubled!

Whether you’re halfway to the finish line or $5 away, this match is your moment to rally your community and finish Dressember strong. Every dollar fuels rescue, restoration, protection and survivor-led advocacy.

Dress up, do good, and end the year with momentum, so we can move closer to a world where all are free.

Share with your community to spread the good news!

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