Holly Burkhalter

Holly J. Burkhalter serves as a special adviser at International Justice Mission, the world’s largest international anti-slavery organization. Formerly IJM’s vice president of government relations and advocacy, Holly led a grass-roots advocacy program to mobilize people around the country. She continues to build support for U.S. policies that will abolish modern-day slavery and other forms of violence against the world’s poorest. She speaks regularly on IJM’s behalf and has testified frequently before the U.S. Congress.

Latest Articles

Changing cultural norms: 'Rape, beat or kill a woman? Go to jail'

over 9 years ago // Gender-based violence

Resources are desperately needed to combat violence against women and girls, but a new strategy is needed as well. In honor of World Humanitarian Day, Holly Burkhalter, senior adviser for Justice System Transformation, explores how to address gender-based violence globally.

What Guatemala's elections mean for combating violence against children

about 10 years ago // #DemocracyMatters

Guatemala's new president and the country's international donors should ensure continued progress is made in combating sexual violence, writes Holly Burkhalter, International Justice Mission's senior adviser, in this exclusive guest column.

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