Slavery
Slavery
A Young Mother's Fight for Freedom
Roopa’s childhood was filled with fond memories of school, playing with her little brother, and a safe home.
Her carefree life came to an abrupt end...
September 01
Slavery
31 Free After Largest IJM Ghana Rescue to Date
Anita Budu, Director of Aftercare for IJM Ghana, anxiously watched from the deck of a boat as the horizon began to pale with the light of sunrise....
April 28
Slavery
Families Stunned as They Are Freed from Bondage in Wood-Cutting Facility
Local officials, police and IJM staff helped rescue three families from years of bonded labour slavery today—leaving the men, women and children in...
April 03
Slavery
Brick Kiln Owner Guilty for Trapping 12 People in Bonded Labour Slavery
On Friday, justice was served for 12 former bonded labour slaves, as the wealthy brick kiln owner who had once trapped and abused them was found...
March 16
Slavery
24 Children Forced to Work on Lake Volta Are Now Free
On January 24, the IJM Ghana team and local authorities rescued 24 boys who had been forced to work in the fishing industry on Lake Volta. This...
February 15
Slavery
Eight Convicted, Record Sentences Secured in Brutal “Hand-Chopping” Slavery Case
January 06
Slavery
Lumber Boss Arrested for Trapping 15 in Brutal Bonded Labour Slavery
CHENNAI, INDIA, September 1, 2016 -- Women and men were visibly shaking with fear as IJM and local authorities rescued them from a brutal slave owner...
September 01
Slavery
Cambodian Woman Rescued from Bride Traffickers in China
Sophea* is finally free, after months held captive in China. The young woman thought she was moving to get married, work and support her family back...
August 08
Slavery
54 Men Finally Home after Harrowing Months at Sea
After a harrowing four months spent on Thai boats, 54 men who were trafficked to fish on these boats are finally home. This is the first case of...
June 24