Sexual Violence
Sex Trafficking
Freedom Begins On The Eve Of Her 13th Birthday
Karla* celebrated her 13th birthday on March 10 with a cake and candles, beginning her teenage years in freedom.
March 14
Sex Trafficking
Stardust Bar Managers Convicted, Sign of Sweeping Change in Philippines
Three traffickers who ran a large bar that was once viewed as untouchable were convicted yesterday in the Philippines. Stardust Showbar is at the...
July 20
Sexual Violence
One of IJM's Longest-Running Cases Ends in Justice for Two Girls
Nearly eight years after sisters Helen* and Emilia* were sexually abused by a neighbor, their cause was looking hopeless. The perpetrator had fled,...
June 28
Sexual Violence
Brave Girls’ Testimonies Lead to Man’s Shocking Confession
The girls were afraid to play outside. They were afraid when they heard the thrum of motorbikes passing by. The man who would take them on his...
June 02
Sexual Violence
Five Convicted in Six Days for Sexually Assaulting Children
Katty* couldn’t afford a lawyer and almost dropped her case against the man who raped her as a teen.
May 26
Sexual Violence
Guatemala's First Lady Joins IJM in New Program to End Sexual Violence
Churches in Guatemala are uniting to stop child sexual assault, and their first lady wants to help. This week, IJM and partner organizations will...
May 17
Sex Trafficking
Updated: The Rescued Becomes The Rescuer
Last month, IJM Mumbai helped police rescue Zeenat* from a dark brothel with barred windows. Six cots filled the cramped room where girls were...
April 20
Sex Trafficking
He Used Social Media to Advertise Girls: Now They're Safe
A man who was apparently using social media to advertise young women for sexual exploitation—including minors—was arrested this week in the...
April 08
Sexual Violence
76-year-old American Man Arrested, Sisters Now Safe from Sexual Predator
The day before summer break began marked the beginning of a new season for three sisters who had been groomed and abused by a 76-year-old American...
April 07