Slavery
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.
Every day, innocent people are beaten, raped and abused in slavery.
You can end slavery and trafficking in our lifetime.
Slavery
Trauma-Informed Care Builds Resilience for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Violence
To ensure the best outcomes of healing, survivors need access to trauma-informed care. What is it?
Slavery
Boat Patrol Program Begins Rescuing Children on Lake Volta
A new boat patrol unit rescuing children on Lake Volta means there are fewer places for traffickers to hide.
Slavery at a Glance
There are more than 50 million people in slavery today.
That’s more than ever before in human history.
Slavery is a multi-billion dollar industry.
Human trafficking generates $150B annually.
Slave owners prey on the poor and weak.
1 in 4 victims of forced labour slavery is a child.
Slavery: In Their Own Words
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Slavery is Prevalent Across the World
Source: Global Slavery Index, 2016
Slavery is a Violent Crime
Slavery goes beyond just bad working conditions. People trapped in slavery face physical, verbal and sexual abuse daily, and cannot leave to find other work or protect their families. In IJM's cases, we have met survivors who report being beaten, gang-raped, locked in tiny rooms, starved and even forced to witness murder.
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Fishing Boats
Tree Cutting Facilities
Quarries and Mines