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Crystal: a shining example of hope after trafficking and abuse
Hope is infectious. Four years ago, Crystal* found hope when she was brought to safety from online sexual exploitation, alongside 10 other children. Today, with support from IJM and people like you, Crystal is advocating to stop this crime and giving hope to more children trapped in abuse.
“I want to let others know how I endured my past.” - Zoey's story
Zoey* overcame child trafficking and abuse. Today, she's passionate about sharing her story to help protect more children.
Meet Azalea*: A story of courage, struggle and relentless hope
Stand alongside survivors like Azalea this Christmas and give hope to children trapped in abuse. Give this Christmas to stop child trafficking and abuse.
“Everyone needs protection. Every person performing this abuse must be stopped.”
Meet Diana*, a 20-year-old survivor leader in the Philippines. Diana wrote these words to the UK government, calling on them to strengthen protection for children from online sexual exploitation. Diana knows too well that demand for this horrific crime comes from countries like the UK and US. This Christmas, you can help stop child trafficking and abuse.
The power of counselling: Vin’s story
Children who have experienced sexual violence urgently need professional support to heal. We’ve seen that, with specialist trauma-informed counselling, children like Vin* can recover even from the most brutal abuse.
Forced scamming: "I was scared for my life."
Gavesh* from South Asia, whose story is featured in the new BBC Three documentary 'Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang', shares in his own words how he was tricked, trafficked, trapped – and eventually found freedom.
28 survivors of forced scamming now home in Indonesia
28 survivors of forced scamming in Cambodia were repatriated to Indonesia earlier this month, with assistance from IJM, the Embassy of Indonesia, the Cambodian National Police and other organisations.
“I need to let the world know that this darkness happens every day.”
Jun Hao*, a survivor of forced scamming, knows how urgent it is to stop this crime. When Jun Hao left his home in Thailand for a promising job in Cambodia, he didn’t know he would end up fearing for his life.
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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