The Philippines
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Ruby's Story Unfolds in Gripping, True Crime Podcast
Ruby*, an IJM Survivor Leader, has long been a fierce advocate to end the online sexual exploitation of children. Now, her story has been brought...
October 31
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Aaron's story
Aaron* was just two years old when he was rescued from an unthinkable crime in the Philippines. He and other children had been sexually abused by one...
October 14
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Meta Partners with IJM in Immersive Awareness Campaign
IJM has partnered with Meta in a cutting-edge, immersive augmented and virtual reality campaign that has reached nearly 10 million people.
October 12
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Plea Bargaining Results in the Swift Conviction of a Female Suspect for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Offenses Two Months After Her Arrest
MINDANAO, Philippines - On September 21, 2022, a female suspect plead guilty to offences related to the online sexual exploitation of children in...
October 10
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Recent Handbook Catalogs Landmark Leap Towards Stronger Child Protection
International Justice Mission published the first definitive guide to conducting Videotaped In-Depth Disclosure Interviews (VIDI) – a landmark leap...
October 07
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Plea Bargaining results in the conviction of four suspects for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Offenses in Visayas and Mindanao
VIZMIN, PHILIPPINES – Plea Bargaining time and again has been a proven legal strategy for the Philippine Justice System in prosecuting cases of...
May 12
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
23 victims rescued, 3 suspects arrested in anti-trafficking in persons and online child sexual exploitation operations
The PNP Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) arrested three suspected traffickers and rescued 23 victims, 22 of whom are minors, from...
April 18
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Cassie's Story
Cassie* was 12 when a family friend lured her to Manila. “He told me that he can help me to reach all of my dreams,” she remembers, and at first she...
January 30
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
IJM and TikTok partner in the Philippines to fight the online sexual exploitation of children
PHILIPPINES – International Justice Mission (IJM) and TikTok have partnered in the Philippines to ramp up the reporting of the trafficking of minors...
August 02