Press releases and IJM in the Media
Press Releases
Nearly 260 Workers Freed from Myanmar Scam Compounds Identified as Trafficking Victims in Thailand
Critical Investigative Training Workshop to Combat Online Child Exploitation Hosted in Côte d’Ivoire by Meta, IJM, NCMEC and Other Partners
IJM Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Police of Ukraine
IJM Canada supports progress of Online Harms Act to protect children globally
IJM in the News
Congress must recommit to the global fight against trafficking
Source: The Hill
IJM Director of Congressional Affairs, Nate King, writes about the importance of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report in this op-ed, calling on congress to commit to the global fight against human trafficking.
Kenya court finds 3 policemen, 1 informant guilty of murder
Source: AP News
In 2016 IJM Lawyer Willie Kimani, client Josephat Mwenda and trusted driver Joseph Muiruri, were murdered by corrupt Kenyan police officers. In July 2022, justice prevailed as three Kenyan police officers and an informant were found guilty of their murder.
Breaking Slavery on Lake Volta
Source: Christianity Today
In-depth look into IJM’s work on Lake Volta in Ghana highlighting the rescue of young children from slavery in the fishing industry.
Russell Wilson receives 2022 Bart Starr Award
Source: ESPN
Former NFL Player and IJM Team Freedom Champion Sam Acho is highlighted in this article as he promotes IJM’s Free to Play initiative at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.