Labor Trafficking
Human Trafficking
International Justice Mission Announces Partnership with Target to Combat Labor Trafficking
International Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest international anti-slavery organization, has launched a multi-year partnership with Target...
September 27
Slavery
Two Arrested for Trafficking Burmese Family, Including Five Children, into Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND—Two suspected traffickers, who are accused of recruiting and exploiting a Burmese family of 12, are now in jail.
September 12
Labor Trafficking
Kofi Was Enslaved on Lake Volta at 8 Years Old
Kofi remembers the day he left home. He was 8 years old. His mother introduced him to a nice man. The man told him he’d take Kofi to live with him...
September 07
Labor Trafficking
Arrest of Alleged Trafficker Highlights Strong Cross-Border Collaboration Between Thailand and Cambodia
On June 19, 2018, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested an accused Cambodian trafficker and broker based in Thailand who is a...
June 27
Labor Trafficking
International Justice Mission Brings Expertise to Global Forum on Ethical Recruiting for Supply Chains
International Justice Mission (IJM) is participating in the 2018 Global Forum on Responsible Recruitment and Employment in Singapore to discuss the...
June 11
Slavery
Desperate Mother and Children Reunited During 3 Back-to-Back Rescues
We were reminded once again of the cruelty of modern-day slavery this weekend—as IJM and local officials helped reunite a terrified mother and with...
June 06
Slavery
Thousands Run “Kiddathon” Race to Shed Light on Child Bonded Labor in India
Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium came alive on Sunday morning—not with a squad of professional athletes, but with the bright yellow shirts and tiny...
May 08
Slavery
Rice Mill Owner Convicted for Enslaving 24
Nearly 11 years after they were rescued from slavery at a large rice mill, 24 children, women and men have now secured justice. The mill owner who...
March 29
Slavery
Local Officials Go Above and Beyond to Free 147 from Slavery at a Brick Kiln
Last week, nearly 150 children, women and men were rescued from bonded labor slavery in a single Indian brick kiln, thanks to the diligent work of...
March 23