News
Sexual Violence Against Children
Grandmother’s dedication inspires fight for justice after granddaughter was sexually assaulted
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl.
November 17
Forced Labor
Looking Back: Two Years Since 76 People Were Rescued From Chennai Jewelry Factories
IJM staff reflects on a rescue where 76 people were rescued from forced labor in jewelry factories.
November 10
Bonded Labor
Three Families Freed from Abusive Brick Kiln by Proactive Officials
Authorities in South Asia freed 11 people—including four children—from bonded labor at a brick kiln, where they had been forced to work for two years...
November 01
Violence Against Women and Children
Survivors of Violence in Uganda Are Increasing Awareness Through Skits
Survivor groups in Uganda perform dramas to educate the community on violence against women and children, and how to report it.
October 29
Advocacy
IJM Testifies to U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Combating Global Human Trafficking
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Peter Williams, IJM Principal Advisor on Modern Slavery, testified before the United States...
October 27
News
IJM CEO’s Book Chosen as Part of the Signature Collection Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of InterVarsity Press
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of the 75th
anniversary of InterVarsity Press (IVP), IVP is releasing 27 select iconic...
October 26
Slavery
Launch of Marine Boat Patrol Pilot in Ghana
Marine Police personnel from the Ghana Police Service gathered to begin three weeks of classroom instruction as preparation for launching a boat...
October 20
Forced Labor
From Myanmar, to Thailand, to Cambodia: Brothers’ Journey Ends in Rescue from Abusive Employer
After being cheated and exploited for more than a year, two brothers from Myanmar are free and safely home.
October 13
Sexual Violence Against Children
Conviction of Teacher in Uganda on Charges of Trafficking and Sexual Violence
The Ugandan High Court ruled to convict a head teacher on twelve counts including trafficking charges for his abuse of children at the school where...
October 11