Press releases and IJM in the Media
Press Releases
IJM, NCMEC, Meta Host Workshop for Law Enforcement to Protect Kids Online
IJM Testifies About Child Sexual Exploitation Before Senate
Nearly 260 Workers Freed from Myanmar Scam Compounds Identified as Trafficking Victims in Thailand
Critical Investigative Training Workshop to Combat Online Child Exploitation Hosted in Côte d’Ivoire by Meta, IJM, NCMEC and Other Partners
IJM in the News
Things I wish every parent and executive knew about keeping kids safe online
Source: Fast Company
Just as “it takes a village to raise a child,” safeguarding children online requires a collective effort from parents, governments, law enforcement, and tech executives.
Congress must stop human trafficking from evolving with technology
Source: The Hill
In the State Department’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s preface noted that the “crime, corruption and violence” fueled by the “scourge” of human trafficking is growing by the year thanks to technology.
The Faith of Gary Haugen
Source: The Atlantic
The founder of International Justice Mission found in his religion a source of courage.
Kenya court finds 3 policemen, 1 informant guilty of murder
Source: AP News
In 2016 IJM Lawyer Willie Kimani, client Josephat Mwenda and trusted driver Joseph Muiruri, were murdered by corrupt Kenyan police officers. In July 2022, justice prevailed as three Kenyan police officers and an informant were found guilty of their murder.