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She Wanted a Better Life for Her Son

The work at the silkworm factory was familiar, but the conditions were like nothing she experienced before. For six months, Chandramma was locked away in a tiny, dark cell - her son suffering beside her.

"Things got so desperate that I even thought of ending my life."

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She Wanted a Better Life for Her Son

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Born with a hearing impairment, Marielos could not physically use her voice to cry out for help. The abuser assumed he could get away with it, because people like him so often did. But people like you helped bring justice.
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Veronica was 8. He was her father. The abuse lasted for many years.

IJM exists because of you. In the developing world, justice systems often fall short and children in poor communities live with less food, less education and less security. They are easy targets. And abusers show up.

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Rita was a loving mother of six young children.

One day, her husband died. That’s when her nightmare began.

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Bhavani was 5 when she was kidnapped.

She was only five years old when she was kidnapped. The man wanted her parents to remain his slaves. So he took her hostage.

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Twelve Children Rescued from Roadside Restaurants
January 15
Slavery
First Operation of 2021 Frees 41, Including 13 Children
January 12
Child Marriage
Dominican Republic President Approves Bill to End Child Marriage
January 08
Child Marriage
Dominican Republic: Congress Modifies Law to End Child Marriage
January 05
child sexual assault
Marielos' Story
Born with a hearing impairment, Marielos could not physically use her voice to cry out for help. The abuser assumed he could get away with it, because people like him so often did. But people like you helped bring justice.
December 31
Slavery
Local Politician Arrested on Charges of Trafficking 5 Men Into Thai Fishing Industry
December 17
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Right now, more than 40 million people are enslaved worldwide. Learn what IJM is doing and how you can join the fight.
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