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South Asia
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Passionate Leaders Gear Up to Lead a New Survivor Network
ODISHA, INDIA — A vibrant group of young and passionate leaders are all set to lead a brand-new survivor network called Shramavahini (meaning “a group of labourers”) in Odisha. Together, they strive to safeguard the lives of thousands of children and families from human trafficking and bonded labour. -
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From Bonded Labour to the Ballot Box: Nine Survivors Win Local Elections
Nine survivors of bonded labour won local government elections in their villages in South Asia in December, marking a historic shift as communities prioritize survivor voices. -
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Chai & Justice: A Taste of Hope in South Asia
Celebrate Christmas with a South Asian chai recipe—honoring justice, rescue, and God’s unfolding work in Bangladesh. -
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Reflections on IJM Vision Trip to South Asia
Reflections on IJM Vision Trip to South Asia - Eugene Au -
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99 Victims Freed from Two Abusive Brick Kilns
Officials in Tamil Nadu state have freed 99 victims of trafficking from two abusive brick kilns in back-to-back operations on March 25 and 29, 2025. The survivors included 31 children as young as 6 who were forced to work alongside the adults—but who are now safely back in their home state. -
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Child Traffickers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A Court in Kolkata sentenced a married couple to life imprisonment for exploiting a minor girl in one of the city’s violent red-light districts. After their arrest in 2014 and 10 years in court, a severe sentence such as this is a strong sign that the public justice system continues to be serious about protecting the children in Kolkata. -
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A Surprise Government Inspection Leads to the Rescue of 12 Boys from a Jewelry Facility
TAMIL NADU, INDIA – Trained government officials led a surprise inspection in Chennai city on July 19, 2023, which rescued 12 minor boys who were victims of human trafficking and child bonded labour. The victims had been forced to work at a jewelry factory on a narrow, congested street in Chennai. -
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Police Rescued 11 Men from a Well-digging Facility
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — Iron chains shackled the feet of 11 labourers to prevent them from escaping the well-digging facility for nearly four months. However, through a phenomenal rescue operation, the local police formally released all 11 of them from bonded labour and arrested four suspects on June 17, 2023. -
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Far from Slavery, Gowri Is Now a Joyful Grandmother and Bold Survivor Leader
Gowri endured nearly a decade of enslavement, but since her rescue in 2010 we've been walking with her and are now working together to end forced labour. Today she is a joyful grandmother and a bold survivor leader, lobbying the government and directly working to help other freed bonded labourers in South Asia. As IJM celebrates 25 years, Gowri expresses her gratitude for the rescue and rehabilitation she received, noting that because she is free, she can fight for the freedom of others: "We will carry this baton and ensure there are no more bonded labourers in our state and our country." -
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6 Years After Rescue, Survivors of IJM’s Largest Rescue Are Thriving
Six years after IJM's largest operation that resulted in the rescue of 564 people, we followed up with a few of the survivors. Their inspiring updates vividly demonstrate how they're thriving in long-term restoration and transformation. -
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