In El Salvador, one of the most dangerous countries on earth, IJM partners have supported local courts to convict a perpetrator to 26 years for sexually assaulting two girls aged 9 and 14.

Two survivors of sex trafficking in Mumbai received justice after a trafficker was convicted for exploiting women and girls.

The Online Safety Bill is an opportunity for the UK to lead the way in protecting children from online sexual exploitation – but survivors are now calling for it to go further by addressing livestreamed sexual exploitation too.

As Parliament is set to debate the Online Safety Bill, survivors of online sexual exploitation are calling for the UK Government to strengthen the Bill.IJM has helped bring together survivors who are advocating for action. The letter and its content are written entirely by survivors themselves.

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 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.

NGOs including IJM are warning of an 'acute risk of exploitation' for vulnerable women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine. Our team on the ground in Romania urgently need support to stop trafficking and protect women and children from violence. Your gift now could provide urgent support and prevent trafficking on the Ukrainian border and beyond.

February 2022: As the tragic situation in Ukraine unfolds, we are aware of the possibility that over time there will be increased vulnerability and risk of trafficking of persons. Bordering countries such as Romania are set to receve thousands of refugees. IJM Romania has begun to offer support.

In a rare victory, a young woman who was trafficked to London for sexual exploitation was awarded monetary compensation.