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You chose to bring light.
International Justice Mission

2020 Year in Review

YOU CHOSE TO BRING LIGHT.

IJM exists to protect people in poverty from violence. And in a year like 2020, this was more desperately needed than ever.

The pandemic changed the world, throwing millions into poverty. And when the world goes dark, injustice thrives. But you chose to bring light.

And because of you, the work of justice flourished.

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You helped transform lives in 2020.

2020 reinforced for me a truth we have always known: We are in the right fight. Despite the unprecedented challenges and loss of this year, justice endured. You empowered us to transform lives, and you helped build the partnerships that allow this crucial work to multiply.

Our partnerships—both within the communities we serve and with you—allow us to scale rescue and protection, positioning us to pursue our most ambitious dream yet—to rescue millions and protect half a billion. Thank you for partnering with us to deliver the hope of protection and justice. We’re grateful to share with you the impact of your support.

Philip Langford, President, IJM USA

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Where We Work

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Canada

City: Mississauga, Ontario

Global Headquarters

City: Washington, DC

United States

City: Washington, DC

Guatemala

City: Guatemala City

Casework Type: Sexual Violence Against Children

Dominican Republic

City: Santo Domingo

Casework Type: Sex Trafficking

El Salvador

City: San Salvodor

Bolivia

City: La Paz

Casework Type: Sexual Violence Against Children

Netherlands

City: The Hague

United Kingdom

City: London

Germany

City: Berlin

Switzerland

City: Bern

Romania

Casework Type: Slavery

Ghana

City: Accra

Casework Type: Labor Trafficking

Hong Kong

City: Hong Kong

Casework Type:

Uganda

Cities: Kampala, Gulu, Fort Portal

Casework Types: Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence Against Children, Land Theft

Kenya

Cities: Nairobi, Mombasa

Casework Type: Sexual Violence Against Children

India

Cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Bihar

Casework Types: Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking

Korea

City: Seoul

Myanmar

City: Yangon

Casework Type: Labor Trafficking

Cambodia

City: Phnom Penh

Casework Type: Labor Trafficking

Thailand

City: Bangkok

Casework Type: Labor Trafficking

Philippines

City: Cebu, Manila

Casework Type: Online Sexual Exploitation of Children

Malaysia

City: Kuala Lumpur

Casework Type: Labor Trafficking

Australia

City: St. Leonards NSW

2020 IMPACT

As we scale the work of justice, we’ve been improving our insight into how governments and local partners are stepping in and leading the work of serving their people. In 2020, IJM, our partners and trained governments transformed lives.

8,671
victims relieved from violence and oppression
927
suspected criminals restrained
526
survivors restored to safety and stability
437
perpetrators convicted in local courts

Reflective of the information compiled as of May 2021 for Calendar Year 2020.

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YOU CHOSE TO BRING RESCUE.

Nearly 8,000 workers freed in India

FOR MORE STORIES OF RESCUE:
Read the full report
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Indian women and chindren looking out of barred windows

ALMOST 8,000 workers freed in India

When India went on lockdown, it could have been an opportunity for the government to neglect its people’s cries for justice. Instead, we saw India’s government take ownership of protecting its most vulnerable people.

  1. May 19-20
    CHENNAI: 7000 released

    Local authorities rescued 360 people from a brick kiln leading to a further mass exodus of nearly 7,000 workers from brick kilns in just 48 hours.

  2. May 24-26
    CHENNAI: 281 rescued

    Sixty-four children among hundreds rescued at brick kiln during lockdown.

  3. June 1
    Bangalore: 150 rescued

    Media report leads to rescue of 150 from a Garment Factory.

  4. June 1
    CHENNAI: 526 rescued

    Double operation frees 526 from two brick kilns.

YOU CHOSE TO BRING Justice.

IJM Ghana achieves landmark trafficking convictions

FOR MORE STORIES OF JUSTICE:
Read the full report
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You chose to bring Restoration.

Survivors lead the fight for justice

Meet survivors Pachaiyammal, David, and Victoria

Survivors lead the Fight for Justice

When survivors lead the fight in their own communities, the impact is tremendous. Governments, media, and community leaders listen. With the empowered voice of the survivor, there is more hope for real change for more people.

Meet leaders of the Global Survivor Network

Watch Pachaiyammal’s story.

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Meet leaders of the Global Survivor Network

Watch David’s story.

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Meet leaders of the Global Survivor Network

Watch Victoria’s story.

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YOU CHOSE TO BRING Protection.

IJM Chiang Mai leaves lasting impact

FOR MORE STORIES OF PROTECTION:
Read the full report
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YOU CHOSE TO PARTNER WITH US.

IJM's partnership with Maxar results in rescue of 71 children.

Use of satellite imagery results in a critical deterrent for potential perpetrators in Ghana

IJM and the Ghanaian government struck a revolutionary new partnership with Maxar, a satellite imaging company. Using their SecureWatch satellite imagery platform, the team mapped remote regions of Lake Volta and pinpointed locations of fishing operations. In 2020, this resulted in the rescue of 71 children from enslavement.

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Looking Forward

As we look toward the future, we see the capacity to implement our programs at a scale that will reach millions. We are taking bigger steps than ever to end violence against people in poverty for good.

Now, we’re counting on you to take these bold, new steps with us.

The impact you will make as you give your resources will be transformational, and it will be lasting. You will leave a legacy of justice that the world will never forget. Together, we will make justice for people in poverty unstoppable.

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