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How IJM partnered with a local government in India to reduced bonded labor by 82%

An estimated 15.5 million people in India are exploited by traffickers through a form of labor trafficking. But Tamil Nadu is an example of how the tide is changing thanks to a partnership among IJM, the government, community partners, and bonded labor survivor networks.

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Forced into bonded labor at the age of 7, he is finally free

For most of his life, a young man was forced to work in exploitative conditions at a goat farm to repay his parents' debt. He was unable to return home and lost contact with his family. Today, at age 19, he has been rescued by the government and is now working with IJM and local partners on his rehabilitation.

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Peruvian police stations inaugurate safe spaces for women and children

The initiative responds to an urgent need, given the high rate of violence against women and children in Peru. With the support of IJM Peru, two police stations in Lima now have welcoming waiting rooms and service spaces for individuals who have experienced violence and are seeking support and protection.

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Bangladesh police receive vital training to counter human trafficking

In partnership with the US Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and IJM, nearly 50 police officers participated in a 12-day training. This aimed to equip them with the essential knowledge to appropriately investigate trafficking crimes, assist victims, identify human rights abuse and track illegal money laundering practices.

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“We are building this robust protect model to stop human trafficking”

Sam Inocencio, National Director of IJM Philippines, shares the significant progress made in the fight against the online sexual exploitation of children since IJM started addressing this crime in 2003.

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A historic sentence for a man who abused a young Bolivian girl

After years of suffering and struggling for justice, the courage of this 14-year-old girl and the coordinated efforts of IJM partner PROBOS led to a 25-year sentence for the man who was found guilty of sexually abusing her, making it the most severe sentence for this crime.

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How Meta is combating financial sextortion scams from Nigeria

Financial sextortion is a borderless crime largely driven by cybercriminals. To address it, Meta partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and IJM to train law enforcement agencies, identify scammer tactics and develop effective ways to stop them.

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