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Slavery
New Year Begins with Massive Rescues
Three generations. That’s how long these families pictured said they have been trapped in a cycle of forced labor slavery in India.
January 09
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
IJM and U.S. Homeland Security Assist Rescue of 6-Year-Old Day Before Her Birthday
A young girl in the Philippines is celebrating more than her latest birthday this past week. On December 5, the day before her 6th birthday, she and...
December 11
Sex Trafficking
Maximum Sentencing Sends Strong Message To Traffickers to Stop Abuse in DR
Two Dominican men are behind bars where they will spend the next 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a young teen, receiving the maximum sentence...
December 10
Slavery
Supreme Court Sends Strong Message in Upholding Slave Owner Conviction
DELHI, INDIA – A former slave owner will remain behind bars for another two years after the Indian Supreme Court upheld a conviction on Dec. 1...
December 04
Sex Trafficking
Bar in Cebu is Shut Down after Employees Convicted for Trafficking
CEBU, PHILIPPINES – A heavy chain today locks the doors of the Red Lips bikini bar in Cebu, Philippines. The bar was permanently shut down last week....
December 03
Sex Trafficking
Freedom Takes Time For Children Rescued from Cybersex Trafficking
Five children as young as 2 years old were rescued from online sexual exploitation three months ago. Their story of freedom is still unfolding.
November 23
Sex Trafficking
IJM Secures First Conviction for New Casework Targeting Cybersex Trafficking
12 girls just wanted to help their impoverished families. The girls were promised fake jobs. They didn’t know it would mean they would be sexually...
November 16
Sex Trafficking
Nuns Offer Different Sort of Sanctuary in Opening New Crisis Center in Manila
Survivors were often taken to a random government building or back to the police station—not an ideal setting to open up and share difficult details...
November 12
Slavery
IJM Helps Rescue Nine Slaves Trapped in Brick Kiln for 12 Years
CHENNAI, INDIA-- Twelve years. That’s how long nine people, including three children, were held in bondage as they labored 13-14 hours a day in a...
November 09