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IJM’s latest in the fight to end slavery

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IJM testifies about online sexual exploitation before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
The hearing comes at a crucial time as legislation to combat online sexual exploitation of children is being considered and introduced in Congress. Many offenders are Americans exploiting children globally, and stronger laws could compel tech companies to intensify their efforts in detecting and removing child sexual abuse material. These measures are vital for protecting vulnerable children, providing survivors with justice, and preventing further harm.

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Local officials, news outlets and NGOs pick up the search to reunite a freed elderly man with his family after 20 years apart
A bonded labor inspection led by local officials in Tamil Nadu resulted in the rescue of an elderly man, Appa Rao, who had been forced to work as a shepherd for 20 years. After rescuing him, authorities launched a dedicated search for his family. Over a month later his daughter was miraculously found, resulting in a tearful reunion.

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THE LONG-AWAITED REUNION



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"I’m not the old me anymore, I’m so much stronger than eight years ago."
Samara* was 19 when an online relationship turned out to be a trap that forced her into commercial sexual exploitation. Her story is all too common for many Romanian nationals, who are among the most trafficked citizens in the EU. After enduring years of abuse, Samara finally escaped and found support through IJM Romania, helping her secure justice against her abuser. Today, she is courageously sharing her story with the world.

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[organized crime groups] are scamming billions of dollars from people all over the world and doing it with an army of modern slaves."
"Andrey Sawchenko, Vice President of IJM’s Forced Labor Slavery Program was featured in a Channel News Asia segment. Gavesh*, a survivor assisted by IJM, shares his harrowing story of surviving forced scamming and his courageous journey to freedom."

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"A court in Kolkata sentenced traffickers to life imprisonment for exploiting a minor in one of the city’s violent red-light districts"

After 10 years in court, Mahati* was filled with a sense of fairness and joy at the news of the court’s verdict and victim compensation. She said: “His life imprisonment is just. I believe that not only me but many others who had suffered at the hands of these abusers have received justice. Justice prevails eventually, and truth one day does arise.”

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PROBOS secures 49 convictions in 2024, transforming access to justice in Bolivia

Achieving justice is a daunting challenge in Bolivia. Legal processes can take years, the judicial system is full of obstacles, and impunity is still a major issue. However, in 2024, IJM Bolivia’s PROBOS team achieved a groundbreaking milestone. Their success is a testament to their unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for survivors.

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Over 100 IJM trained Judicial Advisors are helping to bridge access to justice in Peru

In Peru’s most remote and vulnerable regions, women leaders are stepping up to close the gap between justice and those who need it most. This initiative, a collaboration between Peru’s Judiciary and IJM, trains local women to guide, support and accompany survivors of violence to making justice accessible in their communities.

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