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Child trafficking is nothing like in the movies. Here’s why that’s very good news.
Five examples of how child trafficking has been portrayed in movies, and how they compare to IJM’s real work in the Dominican Republic.
October 06
Sex Trafficking
How IJM helped the Dominican Republic reduce child sex trafficking by 78%
In the 2000s, if you sold a child for sex in the DR you would be more likely to win the lottery jackpot than to receive a conviction. But things have...
July 14
Stopping Sexual Exploitation One Step at a Time
How Justice Loving Hikers are Moving Mountains Worldwide
In 2020, a group of hikers from southern Alberta decided they wanted to take action on...
July 06
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Ruby's Story Unfolds in Gripping, True Crime Podcast
Ruby*, an IJM Survivor Leader, has long been a fierce advocate to end the online sexual exploitation of children. Now, her story has been brought...
October 31
Violence Against Women and Children
Una vista inolvidable: Justice in Guatemala
IJM Canada staff member, Lorianne, visits our Guatemala field office. Learn more about her experience as she meets with the staff, survivors and...
October 05
Violence Against Women and Children
IJM Canada visits Field Office in Guatemala
Canadian supporters and IJM Canada staff participated in a flagship trip to Guatemala. Participants learned about Guatemala’s complex history and...
September 28
Labour Trafficking
Thriving in Freedom, Child Trafficking Survivor’s Dreams of Becoming a Doctor Now Back on Track
As a child, Godwin was a confirmed bookworm. He grew up in a small town, where his parents struggled to care for him or send him to school....
August 22
Human Trafficking
Bridging Language Barriers with Cutting-Edge Tech
Translation has been a key need for our teams in the field. This new technology works without reliance on online language resources because all of...
August 18
Labour Trafficking
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...
August 16