India
Slavery
Consecutive rescues in India bring freedom and highlight increasing government dependability
Back-to-back rescues are a noteworthy display of the government’s efforts to protect vulnerable people from violence.
October 15
Labour Trafficking
Court Convicts Kiln Owner and Trafficker in Speedy Trial
A surprise inspection by the Telangana Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) led to the rescue of 20 children from a brick kiln. The case took just ten...
September 18
Labour Trafficking
Forced into Bonded Labour at the Age of 7, He is Finally Free
On June 24, 2024 the government rescued a 19-year-old man who spent his entire childhood working as a bonded labourer at a goat farm. He was only 7...
August 15
Labour Trafficking
Scalable model proves to be effective solution to human trafficking in India
A 82% drop in bonded labour in a region of India exemplifies the effectiveness of IJM’s collaborative anti-trafficking model.
July 31
Labour Trafficking
Survivor Leaders Start Handicrafts Business
Multi-colored silk thread earrings, oxidized silver and rhinestone studded earrings, stylish printed laptop sleeves and delicate tassels—these are a...
June 18
Violence Against Women and Children
International Conference Tackles Global Trends in Crimes Against Women
TAMIL NADU, INDIA — For the first time in Tamil Nadu, IJM and the State Commission for Women (TNSCW) jointly organized an international conference on...
April 02
Labour Trafficking
Survivor Network Helps Government Rescue One Family from Agricultural Farm
In response to a petition submitted by survivor leaders, local government officials rescued a family of six on August 8, 2023. The parents and four...
October 20
Sex Trafficking
Court Sentences Five Sex Traffickers to Life Imprisonment
In May 2023, a Kolkata Court in India announced a groundbreaking judgment, sentencing five accused individuals to life imprisonment and imposing...
October 20
Labour Trafficking
Trafficking Survivors Meet Indian President
Five bonded labour survivors from two southern Indian states got the prestigious opportunity to meet the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
August 02