Following a tip that identified one victim, IJM partner Foundation for Sustainable Development worked with the government to pursue the lead. Ultimately four young women were rescued from years of domestic servitude and brought to a safe location for immediate aftercare.
A recently released ILO and UNICEF report shows that the number of children in child labor has risen for the first time in two decades. This report highlights the urgent need for IJM’s continued work to protect vulnerable children from slavery.
In a new training, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and IJM shared best practices on improving criminal justice systems. Over 300 attendees learned about the importance of institutional cooperation and holistic care for survivors.
In 2016 the Mavoko Three were abducted as they left court for a case of police abuse. A week later, their bodies were found in a river. As we mark the anniversary of the loss of our colleagues, IJM Kenya calls attention to the trauma of delayed justice.
John McLellan, IJM’s Global VP of Security, is tasked with protecting the safety of IJM employees who often need to operate in perilous and unstable environments. His advice: dig up your company’s risk assessment plan and take the time to dust it off.
