She never thought she'd be free
Justice for one unlocks protection for many. This is Thenmoyi’s story.
Explore Our Work
We partner with local justice systems to strengthen them and ensure people are protected.
FOCUS AREAS
OUR CASEWORK
We work to protect people in poverty from violence and slavery. Here are the forms of injustice we currently address:
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Trafficking & Slavery
Millions of men, women and children are trapped in modern-day slavery around the world.
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Violence Against Women and Children
Women and children are particularly vulnerable to violence when no laws are enforced to protect them.
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Police Abuse of Power
When police are free to misuse their power, people in poverty are the ones who suffer from their violent actions and false accusations.
OVERVIEW
Community Protection Model
Right now, 50 million people are trapped in slavery. 1 in 4 is a child – that’s the equivalent of every child in England and Wales.
We believe every person deserves freedom and justice. Our team works with authorities and partners in 33 regions across 19 countries to combat slavery, trafficking, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power.
Children, women, and men face the reality of modern slavery, exploitation, and abuse every day, as people in power prey on the vulnerabilities that poverty creates. IJM partners with governments and organisations around the world to build safer communities by focusing on four areas of development that are proven to bring transformation that lasts:
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STRENGTHENING JUSTICE SYSTEMS
We partner with police, judges and community leaders to make safe communities that last.
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BRINGING CRIMINALS TO JUSTICE
We advocate for our clients until they can no longer be exploited, trapped in slavery, or abused again.
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BRINGING PEOPLE TO FREEDOM
We partner with local authorities to bring people to safety and support survivors with trauma-informed care.
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SCALING DEMAND FOR PROTECTION
We equip champions everywhere to advocate for a safer, more just world for everyone.
Survivor Stories
Lives Transformed by Justice
Real stories from people who have experienced freedom, restoration, and hope after violence.
Landmark 37-year sentence brings justice for Thura*, Zeya*, Htet* and others
Two traffickers have been sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for recruiting Myanmar nationals with fake job ads and forcing them into online scamming in Cambodia. This significant ruling marks an important step towards justice for survivors of forced scamming.
Meet with your MP
Have you already emailed your MP asking for Tech that Protects children? Are you ready to take the next step in helping stop abuse before it starts? Here’s our guide to organising a meeting with your MP...
YEAR IN REVIEW
Flourishing Freedom
Thanks to your support in 2025, we were able to:
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FREE
12,224
CHILDREN, WOMEN AND MEN FROM VIOLENCE
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RESTORE
382
SURVIVORS THROUGH CRITICAL SUPPORT AND AFTERCARE
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Train
45,057
OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITIY LEADERS TRAINED TO BETTER PROTECT THEIR COMMUNITIES IN 2025
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RESTRAIN
3,287
SUSPECTED TRAFFICKERS AND ABUSERS FROM COMMITTING ACTS OF VIOLENCE