IJM

The International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global nonprofit organization that works to combat human trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of violence against the vulnerable. The organization was founded in 1997 and operates in over 20 countries around the world, partnering with local governments, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice. IJM also engages in advocacy and public awareness campaigns to promote systemic change and improve the response to human trafficking and other forms of violence.

IJM is a leading organization in the fight against human trafficking, with a particular focus on rescuing victims and bringing traffickers to justice. The organization operates a range of programs, including anti-trafficking investigations, legal services for victims, and training and capacity-building for law enforcement agencies and governments. IJM also engages in advocacy efforts to promote changes in laws and policies related to trafficking and other forms of violence. The organization has been instrumental in the rescue of thousands of victims of trafficking and has contributed to significant improvements in the response to trafficking in many countries around the world. However, much work remains to be done, and IJM continues to work towards its vision of a world without slavery and other forms of violence against the vulnerable.

 

 

Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation
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Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation

An international investigation resulted in the successful rescue of a 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation, and the arrest of a suspected trafficker, on June 18, 2023, in Manila, Philippines. Another suspect in Manila was arrested on November 11, 2022. The operations were a result of international law enforcement collaboration between the Philippine National Police…

Satellites spy on human trafficking ‘compounds’ (photo)
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Satellites spy on human trafficking ‘compounds’ (photo)

The International Justice Mission (IJM) says a partnership with the space technology company Maxar is allowing it to track the growth of “compounds,” places where people are forced to work as online scammers in Southeast Asia. The IJM publicized this effort in a tweet that featured three years of imagery captured by Maxar Earth-observing satellites….

We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online
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We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online

Children need companies to design platforms for safety as effectively as they innovate for profit. Kids need governments to regulate the internet the way they regulate physical spaces—with protection and accountability as priority. And civil society organizations must play their role too, sharing promising models and practices while amplifying survivor leaders globally. These imperatives are…

Five Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online
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Five Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online

They pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking nearly three years after their arrest in local operations that stemmed from a referral by Australian authorities. The Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Bislig City, Philippines issued its ruling Feb. 21 2023, after the five traffickers (names withheld to protect the identity of the victims) entered into plea…

5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online
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5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online

Five Filipino women who sexually abused and exploited children to make money online have been sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. They pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking nearly three years after their arrest in local operations that stemmed from a referral by Australian authorities. The Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Bislig…

The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan
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The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan

By Paighton Gimotty Human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced labor take place all across the globe– even here in Michigan. Guided by UNICEF’s principles on child protection, UNICEF UM led an internal education initiative to educate its members about this stark reality. Paighton Gimotty, Ross ‘24, is a UNICEF UM Student Representative and a member…

Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference
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Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference

“I don’t think there has been a clearer and stronger moment for Romania than this to assume the commitment at the highest level of the Executive to combat human trafficking. The coordination of the anti-trafficking fight has been at the level of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery for more than two years and the results are…

Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors
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Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors

ANGELES CITY, Philippines  — Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. on Friday, March 24 ordered a stepped-up awareness campaign on human trafficking, following the rescue of three minors from a bar on Fields Avenue. “We believe that awareness is the key here,” Lazatin told Rappler two days after he led a random check on the city’s nightclub…

House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics
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House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics

A bill designed to improve human trafficking awareness, security and conditions at child and adult safe houses across Florida is now advancing in the Legislature’s lower chamber. The House Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance the measure (HB 1557) after some members voiced concern about enforcement and cost. The bill will mirror…

IJM commends authorities for seeking justice for trafficked victims – News Ghana
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IJM commends authorities for seeking justice for trafficked victims – News Ghana

The International Justice Mission (IJM) has commended the Police Command, the Department of Social Welfare and the State Attorney in the Eastern Region for working tirelessly towards finding justice for trafficked victims. In a press statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, the IJM, noted that 24 children were rescued by the police and nine…