India
Labor Trafficking
Three Families Freed After 15 Years in Bondage
Local authorities freed three families who were trapped in an abusive rice mill. The 12 survivors—including two children (aged 10 and 1) who had been...
January 17
Slavery
Consecutive rescues in India bring freedom and highlight increasing government dependability
Back-to-back rescues are a noteworthy display of the government’s efforts to protect vulnerable people from violence.
October 15
Labor Trafficking
Court Convicts Kiln Owner and Trafficker in Speedy Trial
A surprise inspection by the Telangana Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) led to the rescue of 20 children from a brick kiln. The case took just ten...
September 18
Labor Trafficking
Forced Into Bonded Labor at the Age of 7, He is Finally Free
On June 24, 2024 the government rescued a 19-year-old man who spent his entire childhood working as a bonded labourer at a goat farm. He was only 7...
August 15
Labor Trafficking
Scalable model proves to be effective solution to human trafficking in India
A 82% drop in bonded labour in a region of India exemplifies the effectiveness of IJM’s collaborative anti-trafficking model.
July 31
Labor Trafficking
Survivor Leaders Start Handicrafts Business
Multi-colored silk thread earrings, oxidized silver and rhinestone studded earrings, stylish printed laptop sleeves and delicate tassels—these are a...
June 18
Labor Trafficking
Ranjita's Story
When Ranjita was 12, her family was forced to migrate for work after a drought devastated their community. She and her two sisters traveled with...
May 29
Violence Against Women & Children
International Conference Tackles Global Trends in Crimes Against Women
TAMIL NADU, INDIA — For the first time in Tamil Nadu, IJM and the State Commission for Women (TNSCW) jointly organized an international conference on...
April 02
Labor Trafficking
Bhavani’s Story
Bhavani experienced incredible violence and abuse when she, her husband Kumar and two young sons were tricked into modern slavery. It started when...
January 11