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Slavery
54 Men Finally Home After Harrowing Months at Sea
After a harrowing four months spent on Thai boats, 54 men who were trafficked to fish on these boats are finally home. This is the first case of...
June 23
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Land Theft
Pregnant Widow Chased from Her Land After Husband's Death
Today is International Widow's Day. We highlight one of our clients, T. Claire, a widow who was restored to her land, below:
June 23
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Slavery
Second Rescue at Abusive Brick Kiln Frees 328 from Slavery
Late last month, IJM and authorities near Chennai rescued more than 300 people—including 88 children—from bonded labor slavery in a vast and abusive...
June 06
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Sexual Violence
Brave Girls’ Testimonies Lead to Man’s Shocking Confession
The girls were afraid to play outside. They were afraid when they heard the thrum of motorbikes passing by. The man who would take them on his...
June 02
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Sexual Violence
Five Convicted in Six Days for Sexually Assaulting Children
Katty* couldn’t afford a lawyer and almost dropped her case against the man who raped her as a teen.
May 26
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Human Trafficking
This Abolition Advocate Has Something to Ask *You.* Meet Rusty.
As we continue building support for the End Modern Slavery Initiative (EMSI) Act, we asked Rusty Havens, a dedicated advocate, why he's rooting for...
May 25
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My Day On The Hill With Tony Hale
Something that has always struck me about advocacy is the diversity of the people who are drawn to it. This really shouldn’t be surprising, because...
May 25
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Holly's News From Washington: May 2016
Last month, over 80 anti-slavery activists visited 78 Senate and House offices to support the End Modern Slavery Initiative, EMSI.
May 25
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Slavery
10 Rescued from Grueling Rock Quarry, Including Kids Born into Slavery
On Tuesday, IJM helped local authorities rescue 10 children, women and men from slavery at a grueling rock-crushing facility in southern India.
May 24