Indonesian officials, alerted by a partner of IJM Indonesia, took on a case involving 28 citizens forced to work at online scam centers in Cambodia. The collaborative efforts of IJM Cambodia, local authorities and various organizations facilitated the survivors' rescue. This successful rescue and repatriation highlight the importance of international cooperation in combating human trafficking.
In a recent Floodlight podcast, British royal family member Princess Eugenie, OneRepublic’s Zach Filkins and IJM’s Molly Hodson chat about the band’s passion to use their voice to advocate for freedom.
Pablo Villeda, IJM Regional President for Latin America, testified before Congress to shed light on the urgent need to address human trafficking and violence against women and children across Latin America. Drawing from his experiences as a Guatemalan native and IJM's success in reducing child sex trafficking in the Dominican Republic, Pablo called for Congress to take actions for a safer future for vulnerable communities in Latin America.
Christmas is a reminder that amid darkness, light breaks through. It is something we get the privilege of seeing every day, because when we know survivors like Ruby, we know that anything is possible. We’re excited to share a song with you that is our message of hope this season to all the children, women, and men who are still waiting: Freedom is calling.
In 2021, Honduras had the highest femicide rate in Latin America with 4.6 femicides per 100,000 inhabitants. To address the pressing need for increased security for women and children, IJM El Salvador and Guatemala used their expertise to support the launch of a new initiative focused on collaborating with the Honduran Public Justice System to build its capacity to serve victims and survivors with a trauma-informed approach.
IJM partnered with the Guatemalan Victims Institute to create the "Crime Victims Reparation Policy" which aims to address the needs of victims and survivors of violence. This initiative represents a transformative shift in Guatemala's justice and protection system, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches to achieve complete restoration for victims and survivors.
Legacy gifts allow you to take care of your family, provide for gifts to loved ones, and include a charitable gift for IJM. Your support can play a vital role in the fight against human trafficking and leave behind an impactful and far-reaching legacy.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and his wife Kylie have teamed up with IJM to launch the "Fight for Freedom". The campaign aims to raise $1 million for IJM, with the couple pledging to match up to $500,000.
