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“It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment... Reconnecting with Nary affirmed why I want to be part of the work of justice.”

Nary was trafficked to a brothel at the age of six and freed two years later through one of IJM’s first rescues in 2003. Decades later, Nary learned of IJM’s role in her rescue and sought to meet the people who brought her to freedom. Sharon Cohn Wu, now IJM North America President, was central to the rescue operation, and shares her moving experience reconnecting with Nary.

MAY CAUSE TEARS

“it takes a village to raise a child,” safeguarding children online requires a collective effort.

John Tanagho, Executive Director of IJM's Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, shares three important points that parents and executives should know about keeping kids safe online. Every sector has a unique opportunity to prevent child exploitation online and contribute to creating a safer internet for all.

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“Nothing happens just because we are aware... but nothing will ever happen until we are.”

Every year on 30 July, we observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons as a way to raise awareness about one of the largest human rights issues of our time. Since 2014, the revenue from human trafficking has increased by 37%, making it a $236 billion global industry that victimizes 27.6 million people.

WHAT IS WDATIP?

"Congress needs to bring Silicon Valley further along to truly see systemic change in combating this global crime."

Nate King, IJM’s Director of Congressional Affairs, wrote an op-ed in The Hill discussing the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, which reveals that human trafficking is evolving through technology. He emphasizes the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation that compels tech companies to take active measures to protect vulnerable children worldwide from online sexual exploitation.

READ ON THE HILL

Rally your Community Towards Justice

Whether this is your first – or hundredth – time talking with your friends, neighbors, church and community about IJM, the Justice Box brings life and light to the dark realities of slavery and violence. Each Justice Box is designed to raise funds for IJM’s work – work that includes things like medical care for a survivor or even a full rescue operation. Sign up to get your free box in the mail today!

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PROFESIONALES BOLIVIANOS AL SERVICIO | PROBOS VELANDO POR LA JUSTICIA | #Velando por la justicia

How IJM and its partner are breaking cycles of violence against women

In Bolivia, 1 in 2 women experience physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. And yet, between 2007-2016 only 7% of cases reached a verdict in court. In 2023, PROBOS, an interdisciplinary group trained by IJM achieved an outstanding 40 sentences. Through PROBOS, IJM continues to work tirelessly to achieve justice and empower survivors of violence.

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Peruvians police officers and volunteers learn to care for themselves and survivors

IJM Peru and the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations organized a training program called "Caring for the User, Caring for the Caregiver." During these workshops, 47 participants learned how critical it is for them to manage stress through physical, mental, and emotional self-care as they provide sensitive support to victims of violence.