India
Human Trafficking
Disaster Response: Human Trafficking and the Kerala Floods
Historic monsoon rains and flooding have left hundreds dead and millions displaced in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the last two months.
September 13
Sex Trafficking
Kolkata Police and IJM Stop a Powerful Trafficking Kingpin
Last week, IJM helped Kolkata’s anti-trafficking police rescue two sex trafficking victims and arrest five criminals, including a notorious...
August 29
Sex Trafficking
Two Men Convicted in Cross-Border Sex Trafficking Case
Five years after their rescue, two teen girls from Bangladesh can rest easier knowing the law is on their side.
August 02
Slavery
Six Families Trapped in a Chicken Farm are Finally Freed
“Wherever you go, I’ll come there and bring you back.”
July 19
Slavery
Parents and Nine Children Rescued from Slavery at a Farm
BANGALORE, INDIA – Two tiny children got their first taste of freedom this week, as IJM and local law enforcement rescued their family of 11 from...
June 26
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
30 Years. Three Generations. One Powerful Rescue.
Kuppan* was struggling to help his impoverished family until a farm owner offered him a loan of 1,000 rupees in exchange for his labor. Just 15 years...
May 10
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
IJM Trainings Lead to Rescue for 23 Enslaved Children, Women and Men
Millions of people are enslaved in India today—but, more and more, we are seeing compassionate leaders across the country rising up to combat slavery...
April 25