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Elderly Man Freed and Reunited with Family after 20 Years
Appa Rao had been forced to work as a shepherd into his sixties. Once he was rescued, the search for his family began. -
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Survivor Leader Advocates for a School for Children in his Village
For countless children around the world, education is out of reach. Khemraj, a survivor leader who was rescued from a brick kiln in 2016, recognized the critical need for education in his village. He advocated for the establishment of a school and thanks to his efforts along with a local NGO, around 20 children from Pachhmata are learning in a safe environment right outside their homes. Through education, these children now have a brighter future. It will not only help them catch up academically and equip them to enroll in regular schools but also empower them to break the cycle of trafficking and create a safer, more prosperous community for generations to come. -
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Three Families Freed After 15 Years in Bondage
Local authorities freed three families who were trapped in an abusive rice mill. The 12 survivors—including two children (aged 10 and 1) who had been born in bondage—have finally returned to their hometown after 15 years in bondage. -
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Consecutive rescues in India bring freedom and highlight increasing government dependability
Back-to-back rescues are a noteworthy display of the government’s efforts to protect vulnerable people from violence. -
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Court Convicts Kiln Owner and Trafficker in Speedy Trial
A surprise inspection by the Telangana Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) led to the rescue of 20 children from a brick kiln. The case took just ten months from rescue to sentencing—demonstrating the severity of the abuse and the commitment of local authorities to protecting vulnerable people. -
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Forced into Bonded Labour at the Age of 7, He is Finally Free
On June 24, 2024 the government rescued a 19-year-old man who spent his entire childhood working as a bonded labourer at a goat farm. He was only 7 years old when his parents left him to work at the farm to repay their debts. For the next 12 years, he was forced to work in exploitative conditions, could not return home and lost contact with his parents. -
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Scalable model proves to be effective solution to human trafficking in India
A 82% drop in bonded labour in a region of India exemplifies the effectiveness of IJM’s collaborative anti-trafficking model. -
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Survivor Leaders Start Handicrafts Business
Multi-colored silk thread earrings, oxidized silver and rhinestone studded earrings, stylish printed laptop sleeves and delicate tassels—these are a few of the latest creations by survivors of bonded labour under their new business, Udayonmukha Handicrafts. -
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International Conference Tackles Global Trends in Crimes Against Women
TAMIL NADU, INDIA — For the first time in Tamil Nadu, IJM and the State Commission for Women (TNSCW) jointly organized an international conference on “Global Trends in Crimes Against Women” on December 11, 2023. The one-day event brought together nearly 500 esteemed government officials, global thought leaders, social activists, and students to discuss evolving forms of violence against women and children. This diverse forum provided an opportunity for experts to explore local and cross-border collaboration, share best practices, and discuss innovative solutions that will help keep women and children safer. -
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Survivor Network Helps Government Rescue One Family from Agricultural Farm
In response to a petition submitted by survivor leaders, local government officials rescued a family of six on August 8, 2023. The parents and four children aged between 3 and 11 years old had been working on an agricultural farm for nine months under exploitative circumstances and an abusive owner. -
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Court Sentences Five Sex Traffickers to Life Imprisonment
In May 2023, a Kolkata Court in India announced a groundbreaking judgment, sentencing five accused individuals to life imprisonment and imposing fines. The court convicted the accused under Indian laws for trafficking and sexually exploiting minors. Securing life imprisonment is a significant milestone in the fight against trafficking and sexual exploitation, marking a first for IJM’s team in West Bengal. -
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An Herb Garden Initiative is Empowering Survivors of Bonded Labour
In an effort to protect survivors of bonded labor from further exploitation, the government in Tamil Nadu, India, established an herb garden for families of the Irula tribal community. By cultivating and selling herbs, medicinal plants and fruit-bearing trees the survivors can now earn a stable income, reducing their risk of re-bondage.