Slavery
Slavery
South Asia States Mark ‘Bonded Labour Abolition Day’ on Law’s Anniversary
On February 9, several South Asia states took remarkable steps to combat modern slavery, as they commemorated the anniversary of the country’s...
February 19
Slavery
Raju's Story
Right now, we’re all looking forward to the moment we can reunite with families and loved ones, finally exchanging big hugs and smiles with mask-less...
February 04
Slavery
Call for Help From Workers at a Sweets Factory Brings Rescue
Bangkok, Thailand - IJM Thailand assisted Thai authorities this week in a rescue operation of 18 Myanmar migrant workers who were reportedly held...
February 02
Slavery
Trafficker Caught on Camera Selling Families into Bondage
A stunning case of labour trafficking in Odisha has revealed the greed of middlemen who exploit the poor and traffic them into forced labour....
February 01
Slavery
Twelve Children Rescued from Roadside Restaurants
A 7-year-old boy was among 12 children rescued by local authorities and NGO staff over the weekend, after spending months in bonded labour at a...
January 22
Slavery
First Operation of 2021 Frees 41, Including 13 Children
In IJM’s first global rescue operation of the year, our team in India supported local authorities to free 41 people from bondage at a railway...
January 13
Slavery
Local Politician Arrested on Charges of Trafficking 5 Men Into Thai Fishing Industry
NAKORN SI THAMMARAT, THAILAND - Seven suspects, including a local government official, were arrested this week on accusations of trafficking and...
December 18
Slavery
Rescue in Ghana Leads to Freedom for 12-year-old Boy
GHANA– On November 12, police and IJM conducted an operation that resulted in the rescue of one 12-year-old boy from suspected slavery in the fishing...
December 07
Slavery
Boy Rescued and Returned Home after Three Years in Bonded Labour
Last weekend, IJM supported local officials and our casework partners to rescue a small 13-year-old boy who had been trapped in bonded labour slavery...
November 16