Conflict Minerals October 2012

"We need real freedom, freedom that gives dignity to every human person and promotes the common good. Avoiding conflict minerals is just one more way to do that."

~Tamara Fedoryshyn, Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Learn More

What are Conflict Minerals?

Many of the goods and products that we use on a daily basis contain minerals that were gathered with slave labor. In some war-torn countries, the profits from these minerals pay for weapons and fund violence. 

Conflict Minerals 101- The Enough Project

Click here for more videos about Conflict Minerals.

Resources

The Congo Report

In-depth information on the history and modern day injustice of conflict minerals. Includes signs of hope and steps of action. 

Free2Work App

With the simple scan of a barcode, you can see how socially responsible a company is before you buy their product.

Company Rankings

See how all of your favorite tech companies rank in their efforts to make conflict-free products.

Websites

The Enough Project                                        

Free the Slaves                                         

Raise Hope for the Congo

Responsible Sourcing Network

Take Action

Rally your campus to go conflict free.

Sign Stop Trafficking's petition for Nintendo to be conflict free. 

Pressure electronics companies to engage in enforce ethical labor regulations. The Security and Exchange Commission recently passed a new rule requiring companies to be more transparent about their practices. 

Visit the Enough Project Action Center to advocate for just working conditions and conflict-free products. 

Interested in starting a Justice Café discussion on Conflict Minerals in a city near you? Contact IPJC today at 206.223.1138 or ipjc@ipjc.org!