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Bangladesh Police conduct first IJM-supported case, freeing six girls and six women
On December 10, which marks International Human Rights Day, the Dhaka Police Criminal Investigation Department carried out a landmark operation to rescue six minor girls and six women from sexual exploitation at an upscale massage parlour and arrested six suspects linked to a human trafficking network. -
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International Justice Mission Launches New Program to Combat Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Bangladesh
International Justice Mission (IJM), one of the world’s largest anti-slavery organizations, announced the launch of a new program office in Bangladesh to combat the country’s widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). With tens of thousands of children estimated to be exploited at any given time - many in brothels, massage parlors, and private homes - the need for urgent protection and justice is clear. -
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Justice Is Building in Bangladesh: Until All Are Free
Bangladesh is ground zero in the fight to end child sex trafficking. -
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Over 50 Police Officers in Bangladesh Trained on Anti-Human Trafficking and Victim Care and Management
IJM staff trained the officers on identifying human trafficking crimes, anti-human trafficking laws, international principles of victim support and management, and trauma-informed interviewing. IJM also led a ‘Training of Trainers’ session to build a pool of expert trainers within Bangladesh who can lead similar workshops in the future.