IJM exists to protect people in poverty from violence, and in 2020, this was more desperately needed than ever. Because of you, the work of justice flourished.
CEO of IJM UK David Westlake penned an op-ed for Reuters detailing how pandemic restrictions have played into the hands of abusers and traffickers and exposed the lack of systemic protection against violence around the world.
IJM Thailand has worked with authorities to successfully identify and arrest a Thai boat owner accused of trafficking a Cambodian man for forced labor on his vessel.
Manual storage of physical case files (frequently in sacks) often meant there was little capability to track and search cases or analyze case data trends.
This is a significant step forward in addressing trafficking in the Dominican Republic. According to José Monteiro, IJM Country Director for the DR, “partnering with the main actors of the public justice system is what ensures the sustainability of the changes that are taking place within the justice system to protect millions.”
