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The 2024 Trafficking in Person report is here!

Each year, the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) releases this report with individual grades and summaries outlining the progress made by countries around the world to fight trafficking. This report is an essential tool to help us understand where it is, why it happens and which solutions are making a difference.

HOW ARE THEY GRADED?

“The TIP Hero award recognizes his heart for justice and his commitment to protecting the vulnerable.”

Alongside the TIP Report, the State Department honors individuals who have significantly contributed to ending human trafficking. This year, IJM’s Atty. Sam Inocencio is among them. With over 20 years and currently serving as Regional V.P. of IJM’s Program Against Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, Atty. Sam has been essential to advancing IJM’s commitment to protecting children from exploitation in the Philippines.

LEARN ABOUT THE AWARD

How can we protect our children from potential online dangers and equip them to stay safe?

Kids today face a world far different from the one their parents grew up in. In this ever-changing online space, it’s crucial for our understanding of their experiences, challenges and risks to keep evolving. With summer break in full swing and parents likely to relax screen-time rules, here are three essential tips to keep our families safe online.

READ OUR THREE TIPS

“The hands that were once bound are now free to create.”

Survivors of forced labor launched a handicrafts business as a new way to develop their community and support each other. Ventures like this help break the cycle of vulnerability by empowering survivors with skills and resources to achieve financial independence and build sustainable businesses.

MEET THE SURVIVORS

Peruvian police goes into “childhood mode”

Over 250 police officers participated in workshops organized by IJM Peru and the Peruvian Police Division for the Protection of Children and Adolescents. Through interactive play and empathy-building activities, officers learned how to interact with and protect youth experiencing violence.

LEARN MORE

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Survivors from 15 countries are joining forces

For the first time, survivors from Latin America and the Caribbean came together in Argentina to form the regional branch of the “Brave Movement”. This movement will empower survivors, connect them to share experiences and amplify their voices in efforts to eradicate sexual violence against children.