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International Justice Mission (IJM) is a non-profit organization that works to combat human trafficking, slavery, and other forms of violence and oppression. IJM was founded in 1997 and has offices in several countries around the world. The organization uses a combination of legal, investigative, and public policy approaches to combat these crimes and to protect the rights of victims. IJM works closely with local law enforcement, governments, and other partners to investigate cases of abuse, provide support to victims, and bring perpetrators to justice. The organization also advocates for policies and practices that support the rights of victims and prevent these crimes.
BANGALORE, INDIA – When members of an anti-trafficking coalition in Karnataka state heard about violent abuse at a local brick kiln, they quickly sprang into action. Together with police and government officials, they helped rescue two families who had been trafficked across the country and forced to work in shockingly violent conditions for two years….
Back-to-back crisis A year after the military seized control of Myanmar, the country is facing serious humanitarian crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic is also dealing a severe blow to the country’s economy. Aung’s parents did not have regular jobs. They used to sell snacks along the bank of Inya Lake, a popular recreation area but…
Watch the 2022 Runway for Justice promo video here Justice is fashionable. International Justice Mission (IJM), an international non-profit with a mission to end modern slavery within our lifetime has partnered with Elegantees, a New York City based fashion brand committed to tackling poverty in Nepal through job creation for survivors of trafficking and those…
The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23. This was based on the recently-issued 2022 US TIP report which placed the…
According to him, Volta Lake had been identified as one of the places where human trafficking remained prevalent. Dr Letsa expressed the concern in a speech read on his behalf in Ho during a National Justice Conference organised by the International Justice Mission(IJM), a global organisation that protects the poor from violence. He said they…
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Justice Mission (IJM) welcomes the recent passage of the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S. 4171) by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This important legislation was introduced by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Jim Risch (R-ID), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on May…
On June 13, 2022, Free the Slaves joined 20 civil society organizations, survivors, and academics in urging the G7 to adopt new measures in ensuring forced labor is eradicated from the global supply chain. The leaders of these prosperous countries have the resources and collective voice necessary to enact concrete steps that would protect those…
A person who has any knowledge or suspects anyone of human trafficking and fails to inform the police commits an offence, according to the Human trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694). Any such person is liable upon summary conviction to a fine of not less than 250 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not less…
Human trafficking and its related crimes are among some of the serious crimes in Ghana. It has therefore become needful for law enforcers to better understand the issues and fight them effectively. The Ghana Police Service and the International Justice Mission (IJM) are therefore equipping senior Police officers in Ghana with the knowledge and skills…
There is power in the collaboration and action of dedicated leaders to address societal issues. This was clearly achieved when more than 200 leaders from the Philippines gathered together in the Panagtapok 2022 (which translates to ‘a gathering’ in English). The event united anti-trafficking advocates in continuing the fight against trafficking in person and online abuse and exploitation of women and children in the Philippines. It was led by JPI-IDC, Inc., a non-profit organization partner of Free the Slaves read more >
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