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U.S. awards IJM and World Vision $10 million grant to combat child trafficking in Romania

Nearly 1 in 2 identified trafficking victims in Romania are children, including nearly 3 in 5 who are victims of sex trafficking. Over the next five years, IJM and World Vision will lead a consortium to work with the U.S. and Romanian governments to combat child trafficking and strengthen Romania’s ability to protect children.

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The Tim Tebow Foundation and a bipartisan group introduced the Renewed Hope Act of 2024

According to a 2020 IJM study, 34% of online sexual exploitation cases in the Philippines involve U.S. consumers. This bill will expand the U.S. Department of Homeland Security resources for investigators, analysts and law enforcement to protect over 50,000 children who are still victims of online sexual exploitation.

A surprise government inspection leads to the rescue of 20 children

With IJM’s support, authorities rescued the children aged 12 to 17 and arrested the kiln owner and trafficker. The case took just ten months from rescue to sentencing—significantly faster than the typical 3-4 years—demonstrating the authorities’ commitment to protecting vulnerable children.

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2024 | IJM | EMERGING TRENDS IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING & STRATEGIES TO COMBAT THEM

Survivors in India highlight the urgent need for stronger support in combating human trafficking

The "National Consultation on Emerging Trends in Human Trafficking and Strategies to Combat Them" was organized by IJM and the Telangana Women Safety Wing to shed light on the alarming rise of sex and labor trafficking. Six survivors bravely shared their experiences and the difficult path to rehabilitation, underscoring the urgent need for more robust support systems.

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Philippines President urges for action against the online abuse of children

President Marcos Jr. calls for stricter laws, citing IJM's report that nearly 1 in 100 children in the Philippines were trafficked to produce child sexual exploitation material in 2022.

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IJM trained over 220 Guatemalan investigators on evidence collection

In a region where 1 in 3 women face violence, IJM’s training taught police how to gather photos and videos as evidence in sexual crime investigations.

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