IASJ Articles
Welcome to Advocacy Matters, a monthly column where IASJ staff members will be publishing opinion pieces about current events, human rights, environmental issues, and corporate controversies. At IASJ, we believe that in the pursuit of social justice, advocacy matters. Advocates champion the cause of human rights and equitable economies for all. In this new monthly column, IASJ staff will share research and frontline news that informs our advocacy efforts and vision for corporate accountability. Stay tuned to IASJ’s social media and website for more articles from our staff.
Timely Shareholder Proposal on Immigration Impacts to Tyson will Go to a Vote at February AGM
December 17, 2025 Tyson Foods just published its proxy statement, and investors will have the opportunity to vote on a shareholder proposal related to the risks of new immigration policies and enforcement to the Company. The proposal, filed by the Sisters of St. Francis Charitable Trust and five co-filers, requests Tyson conduct and publish an […]
Poet Laureate, I Love The Way You Care
By Margie Mia x Johnson, Poet Laureate of Newark, NJ I love the way you care — sharp, alive, a whole chorus rising up against the dark. The way you care, steady as breath, faithful as morning/ joy comes / we know a lot about night. Care — fierce, un-tired, un-quiet, unafraid / rocking to […]
Remembering, Recognizing, and Renewing Our Shared Commitment
The following is a speech by Ruthly Cadestin highlighting the past fifty years and noting a recommitment for years to come: Good Evening, Again, it’s an honor to welcome you to this special celebration – our 50th Anniversary Gala. Tonight, we gather not just to celebrate, but to remember, recognize, and renew our shared […]
Investors Signal Urgent Need for Microsoft to Strengthen Human Rights Due Diligence
December 9, 2025 Today, over 26% of Microsoft shareholders supported a resolution calling on the Company to evaluate the effectiveness of its human rights due diligence processes. The proposal was filed by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Charitable Trust and the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Eastern American Area and […]
IASJ’s Award Recipients
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to this year’s award recipients. Your dedication, leadership, and contributions have made a lasting impact on IASJ and shareholder advocacy. We are proud to recognize your outstanding achievements and the inspiration you bring to others. Sister Patricia Daly Legacy Award Recipient: Cathy Rowan The Sister Patricia Daly Legacy Award honors […]
A Six-Month Reflection from Our Executive Director
Dear Fellow Advocates, As I reflect on six months in this role as Executive Director, I am beyond grateful to join in this tremendous commission given today’s climate – a time filled with uncertainty and abnormality, yet marked by resilience and perseverance. It’s a pleasure working alongside such a dynamic team of staff, board members, […]
A Voice in the Wilderness: 50 Years of Pursuing Justice without Fear or Favor
September 16, 2025Caitlin Seznec and Aaron Acosta Introduction Since its inception 50 years ago, Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has consistently been a leader in countering systems of oppression and advocating for corporate accountability. IASJ’s work is carried out according to our faith-based convictions, that all humanity is equal and imbued with inherent dignity […]
Standing Together: A Legal Response to the Anti-Inclusion Executive Order
Investor Advocates for Social Justice has joined 27 other employers, firms, and organizations in filing an amicus brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Together, we are urging the court to preserve our right to maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This case challenges an injunction against the Administration’s anti-DEI Executive Order. In our […]
Investors Demand Accountability on Human Rights ahead of Chevron AGM
With a legacy of environmental destruction and human rights violations, Chevron faces growing demands for transparency and accountability ahead of its Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2025. Investors are demanding that Chevron move beyond empty commitments and prove whether its operations truly align with its Human Rights Policy, specifically its obligation to prevent, mitigate, […]
Clarifying Our Values: IASJ Responds to Mischaracterizations of Our Proposals
FROM RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT: MAY 7, 2025 The Anti-Defamation League’s mission is to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.” But over the past year that mission has stretched to include defending some of the world’s biggest weapons companies from shareholder proposals calling for reporting on the […]
