The Justice Conference Convenes Leading Advocates for Justice and Human Rights in Philadelphia

In its third year, the conference will draw representatives from more than 44 states and two dozen countries, as well as over 50 inspiring speakers

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Justice Conference:

“Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.”

WHAT:	The Justice Conference, a two-day annual event that focuses on justice-related issues like human trafficking, slavery, poverty, violence, and human rights will be held on the East Coast for the first time this year. The conference organized by World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, along with Kilns College, strives to educate, inspire and connect a generation around a shared concern for the vulnerable and oppressed.
WHEN:	Friday February 22 through Sunday February 24, 2013
WHERE:	Pennsylvania Convention Center
	1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHO:	Expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors, The Justice Conference will host over 50 notable speakers, including:
	-- Eugene Cho – Founder of One Day’s Wages, a grassroots organization and movement that aims to inspire millions of people to give their “One Day’s Wages” to fight and end extreme global poverty.
	-- Sheryl Wudunn – The first Asian American to win a Pulitzer Prize and co-author of the New York Times Bestseller “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.”
	-- Gary Haugen – President and CEO of International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.
	-- Chai Ling – One of the student leaders in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Today she is Founder of All Girls Allowed, a humanitarian organization working to restore value to girls in China.
	-- John M. Perkins – Civil rights pioneer and activist and founder of the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation.
	-- Lynn Hybels – Founder of Willow Creek Community Church, and author of “Nice Girls Don’t Change the World.”
HOW:	Registration and ticket information can be found at www.thejusticeconference.com. Special pricing is available for students and groups.
MEDIA ACCESS:	Please contact Erin Lytle at [e-mail] or 541-639-1448 to request interviews and media credentials.