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Survivor of trafficking in the UK features on CNN
Samara was just 19 years old and pregnant when she was trafficked from Romania to the UK. She met the man who exploited her on social media. -
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IJM research finds unemployed Ukrainian refugees are more vulnerable to trafficking
As we approach the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we can’t forget refugees who have fled the country – many of whom remain at risk of trafficking. -
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IJM awarded commendation by the Embassy of Ukraine
IJMs practical support of Ukrainian refugees since the beginning of the war in February 2022 was recognized to be of great significance to the entire Ukrainian people. -
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Romanian woman testifies against organised crime group
After over a year of exploitation across Romania, Ofelia was referred to IJM to receive vital support to heal – enabling her to provide valuable information to police. -
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Association led by IJM Romania awarded U.S. Department of State Grant
IJM will work together with partner NGOs - People to People, the Association for Victims of Sexual Crimes and Centre for Legal Resources - to strengthen Romanias efforts to combat child trafficking in a coordinated, victim-centered, and systemic manner. -
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Arrests made for sex trafficking in the UK and Romania
Investigations revealed that 8 suspects, mostly from the same family, sexually exploited several people including a 13-year-old girl across the UK and Romania. -
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Romanian woman trafficked to the UK now safe
Ada was vulnerable to trafficking having spent most of her childhood in the Romanian child protection system. -
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IJM celebrates new law increasing sentences for trafficking in Romania
IJM extensively advocated for these legislative changes, working closely with the Joint Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on Combating Trafficking in Persons. -
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Fourth conviction in UK sex trafficking case
Antonia*, a young woman IJM supported to get justice and compensation after she was sexually exploited in the UK, has just achieved another milestone in her pursuit of justice.   -
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Three traffickers found guilty of sex trafficking in the UK
Mara*, a survivor of trafficking from Romania, has received justice. -
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Ukraine Crisis Update - Larysa*'s story
As refugees continue to flee Ukraine in search of safety, IJM and partners are on the ground, working to protect children and women like Larysa* from trafficking.a -
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Two traffickers jailed for exploiting Romanian women in the UK
A husband and wife have been jailed at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of numerous counts of human trafficking against Romanian women, who had been deceived into coming to the UK with the promise of work.