Slavery
23 Children Held as Slaves on Island in Ghana are Free
Two girls and 21 boys between the ages of 6-16 years old were rescued out of slavery in the fishing industry in Ghana the last week in April. Two...
May 22
Slavery
Fifty Rescued from 3 Brick Kilns on Same Day
One of IJM’s grassroots partners referred a case of forced labour to the government officials. Following this, officials visited two brick kilns and...
May 21
Slavery
Landmark Conviction Brings Justice to International Trafficking Network on Both Sides of the Thai-Cambodian Border
A Thai judge found a Cambodian national guilty of trafficking five Cambodian victims into forced labour in Thailand’s fishing industry. This landmark...
May 13
Making a Global Impact: Interview with Rachel Van Ellenberg
At IJM, one thing we take incredible pride in is our interns and fellows program. Intelligent, passionate and adventurous men and women get the...
May 06
Slavery
Local Partners Rescue 29 from Bonded Labour Slavery over the Weekend
Our mission to protect the poor from slavery and violence took great steps forward over the weekend, with two rescue operations led by IJM partners...
May 01
Damru Risked His Life for His Family’s Freedom
When Damru and Hemanthi first became pregnant, they were thrilled. But three months after their daughter was born, she ran a high fever. With no...
April 30
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