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IJM Philippines' leader receives TIP Award from the U.S. State Department
Presented by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, and the U.S. Department of State, this prestigious award is the highest honour given by the U.S. government for anti-slavery leadership around the world. -
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IJM UK joins with 60+ organisations to call for next government to prioritise tackling modern slavery
60+ organisations including IJM UK signed a joint open letter, published in full below, highlighting three key priorities for the future government to take action on: -
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Girls calling for an end to trafficking: Ranjita's story
11th October is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to promoting the rights and wellbeing of girls. At IJM we're committed to empowering girls who have experienced trafficking or violence to pursue their dreams and to contribute towards a more just world - and Ranjita is leading the way! -
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Human Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment in Ghana
ACCRA, GHANA – September 20th, 2022Justice for 14 year old survivor of child trafficking as trafficker is sentenced to five years imprisonment.Slavery on Lake Volta -
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IJM and Survivor Leaders Reaching Out on COVID-19 Spread
As the world races to stem the spread of COVID-19, IJMs team in Chennai has been working with local leaders in the Released Bonded Labourers Association (RBLA) to raise awareness about the virus among survivors and the broader vulnerable community. -
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Freed from Fear: Rescue Operation at Three Eucalyptus Farms
Last week, IJM joined the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) and local authorities on a rescue operation to free 50 people from bonded labour at three eucalyptus tree farms near Bangalore, in southern India. -
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Five Children in Ghana Will Spend Christmas in Freedom!
In late November, IJM and partners brought four boys and one girl between the ages of 8 and 15 to safety from trafficking in the fishing industry in Ghana. -
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Esther's Story Podcasts
From IJM comes The New Activist. A podcast series focusing on Esther's story: a tale of a little girl's rescue from slavery in Ghana's illegal fishing industry. Episodes feature unique interviews with Esther, her caseworker, IJM investigators and the IJM team in Ghana, providing unprecedented access to Esther’s story. Join us as we journey into the crushing reality of slavery and indomitable spirit of those who seek justice. -
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Enslaved to Harvest Silk Thread - Now Free
Last week, IJM assisted local authorities in rescuing six adult labourers and a 4-year-old boy from years of bonded labour slavery, where they faced near-constant abuse in order to make silk thread. -
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44 Children and 32 Adults Freed from Slavery at Jewellery Factories
This month, local officials freed 76 victims of human trafficking—including boys as young as 10—from a group of jewellery factories profiting off forced labour for years. -
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Eight Survivors of Slavery in Ghana Graduate from Trauma Therapy
Eight survivors of slavery in Ghana recently graduated from a course of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions. The programme included group and individual counselling sessions designed to help the children learn to process the symptoms of trauma they experienced.