India
Slavery
Runaway Slaves Get Help for Loved Ones Still Trapped
The smell of burnt charcoal clings to Kalappa’s* skin as he speaks. He raises his eyes and looks at the government official standing in front of him.
October 09
Sex Trafficking
After Two Failed Attempts, 14 Young Women Are Finally Set Free in Kolkata
After more than 40 hours of waiting and two failed attempts, IJM helped police rescue 14 young women from sex trafficking in a roadside brothel,...
October 06
Sex Trafficking
Rescue in Mumbai: Police and IJM Discover a Brothel’s Secret Hiding Spot
Getting inside the brothel was the first challenge: A manager sits outside a locked gate and screens customers. Behind the gate, a thick curtain...
September 26
Slavery
Pop-Up Play in India Raises Awareness About Slavery to Tens of Thousands
The beat of the parai drum fills the humid air in a small South Indian village. The sun is setting, and a crowd of curious people gathers to watch a...
September 16
Slavery
Four Boys Rescued from Slavery on a Rose Farm
Child Slaves, Beaten for Making Mistakes
Their days began at 5 a.m. While most children set out for school, these boys started watering 4,000 rose...
July 19
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking Survivors in Mumbai Set Free from Months in Darkness
Rescue Comes Swiftly
On July 3, IJM received a call for assistance from the city police. The social service branch–a unit of the city police that...
July 17
Slavery
IJM Delhi’s First Operation Brings Rescue Despite Angry Mob, Freezing Cold, More Challenges
The rescue operation was the first of the year for IJM—and it was the first ever for IJM Delhi.
IJM Delhi is strategically located in the capitol...
February 27