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Human Trafficking
First “Panchayat Against Human Trafficking” Launched in Uttar Pradesh
Baglai’s village council—called a gram panchayat—has been working closely with IJM’s partner Akhil Bharatiya Samaj Sewa Sansthan (ABSSS) on an...
May 16
Labor Trafficking
Roopa and Banaiah Raising Their Family in Freedom
Roopa and Banaiah had endured more than a decade of hard labour and heartbreak at a brick kiln in southern India, but today they are building a much...
May 16
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Plea Bargaining results in the conviction of four suspects for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Offenses in Visayas and Mindanao
VIZMIN, PHILIPPINES – Plea Bargaining time and again has been a proven legal strategy for the Philippine Justice System in prosecuting cases of...
May 12
Sex Trafficking
Mumbai Woman Guilty of Running a Brothel, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
On April 22, 2022, a Mumbai woman was convicted after a 6-year trial and sentenced to 7 years in prison for running a brothel and exploiting...
May 03
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Taking Stock of Our Collective Progress in the Fight against Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Since 2016, International Justice Mission (IJM) has worked side by side with the Philippine government and other stakeholders to combat online sexual...
April 25
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
23 victims rescued, 3 suspects arrested in anti-trafficking in persons and online child sexual exploitation operations
The PNP Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) arrested three suspected traffickers and rescued 23 victims, 22 of whom are minors, from...
April 18
Labor Trafficking
Survivors Safe & Thriving 16 Years after a Violent Rescue Set Them Free
CHENNAI, INDIA – Members of the IJM Chennai team met with survivors who were rescued from bonded labor 16 years ago. It was a joy and inspiration to...
April 18
Human Trafficking
Update on IJM Response to Ukraine Refugee Crisis
IJM Romania is continuing to implement protection strategies and raise awareness on how to prevent trafficking at the Ukraine-Romania border, the...
April 14
Regional Police Honor IJM for Combating Bonded Labor and Human Trafficking
On March 7, 2022, the Vellore Range police department presented IJM with an award to “recognize the diligent efforts taken to eradicate the bonded...
April 05