IASJ Articles
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 Call on Chevron to Assess the Effectiveness of Its Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Policies and Practices
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, with support from the Investor Advocates for Social Justice and co-filers, have filed a shareholder proposal requesting that Chevron Corporation publish a report evaluating the effectiveness of its policies, practices, and performance indicators in respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The report should assess whether Chevron’s policies, practices, and performance indicators meet […]
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 […]
Shareholder Proposal Seeks Board Committee to Address Wells Fargo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Risks
The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), as lead filer, with support from the Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) and co-filers, has filed a shareholder proposal requesting that Wells Fargo & Company’s Board of Directors create a dedicated committee of independent directors focused on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights. The proposed committee would oversee the bank’s […]
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 […]
Unprecedented Investor Action Demands Microsoft Answer for Reported Involvement in Gaza Genocide
– July 23, 2025 Shareholder resolution calls for an assessment of the effectiveness of its human rights due diligence processes after reports of Microsoft technologies being used to target and kill Palestinians; At least sixty shareholders have co-filed the resolution, representing more than 80 million in Microsoft shares, slated to go to a vote at […]
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, Workers, and Communities are Calling on Ford to Provide Answers at the May 8 AGM
May 7, 2025 Tomorrow, at its 2025 AGM, Ford Motor Company faces a defining moment. The Company has an opportunity and an obligation to address mounting concerns of investors, workers, and frontline communities related to its joint venture, BlueOval SK. The multi-billion-dollar joint venture is constructing three battery plants – two in Kentucky, one in […]
