Slavery
Families Stunned as They Are Freed from Bondage in Wood-Cutting Facility
Local officials, police and IJM staff helped rescue three families from years of bonded labour slavery today—leaving the men, women and children in...
April 03
Your Crazy Bag Lady to the Rescue: Interview with Jenn Gerlitz
Well, I’m a middle-aged woman - I just turned 45. My husband and I are getting ready to celebrate 24 years of blissful marriage. We’ve got two adult...
March 31
Sex Trafficking
Children Exploited On-Screen by American Man Finally Found in the Philippines
After a 14-month investigation, eight children are finally free from cybersex trafficking. In a joint operation involving Philippine authorities,...
March 30
Slavery
Brick Kiln Owner Guilty for Trapping 12 People in Bonded Labour Slavery
On Friday, justice was served for 12 former bonded labour slaves, as the wealthy brick kiln owner who had once trapped and abused them was found...
March 16
Labour Trafficking
Roopa's Story
BANGALORE, INDIA – “I was very happy for the first six years of my life,” Roopa recalls with a smile. Her childhood was full of playing with her...
March 15
Sex Trafficking
Freedom Begins On The Eve Of Her 13th Birthday
Karla* celebrated her 13th birthday on March 10 with a cake and candles, beginning her teenage years in freedom. Just a day earlier, IJM and the...
March 15
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