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Sex Trafficking
IJM Training Exercise Leads to Rescue of Underage Girls
Four girls are now safe from being exploited in the local commercial sex trade, rescued by police only hours after an IJM training session. During...
May 27
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Slavery
Third Massive Slavery Rescue This Year Shows Disturbing Trend
Another 117 former slaves are safely home this week following IJM’s third massive rescue operation with officials in India this year. The latest...
May 20
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Sexual Violence
Life Sentencing for American Expat Sends Strong Message to Sex Offenders Overseas
An American expat will spend the rest of his life behind bars for child sexual abuse crimes committed in the Philippines. A Los Angeles federal court...
May 19
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What We Know About Development — And What We Need To Learn
The global fight against poverty gained an unprecedented level of attention in 2000 when the United Nations—and all its member countries—established...
May 11
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Slavery
IJM's Largest Operation in Bangalore Frees 260 Slaves
In a single day, 260 people were rescued from forced labor slavery in brick factories just outside Bangalore. The remarkable operation was led by two...
May 05
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Human Trafficking
Nepal Earthquake Halts World Climbing Expedition for Human Trafficking
Earlier this spring, Nick Cienski of Mission 14 and his team set out to begin his quest to complete the "6 Summits Challenge," a world record-setting...
May 01
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