India
Human Trafficking
Elderly Man Freed and Reunited with Family after 20 Years
Appa Rao had been forced to work as a shepherd into his sixties. Once he was rescued, the search for his family began.
March 20
Labour Trafficking
Survivor Leader Advocates for a School for Children in his Village
For countless children around the world, education is out of reach. Khemraj, a survivor leader who was rescued from a brick kiln in 2016, recognized...
January 22
Labour Trafficking
Three Families Freed After 15 Years in Bondage
Local authorities freed three families who were trapped in an abusive rice mill. The 12 survivors—including two children (aged 10 and 1) who had been...
January 17
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.
October 15
Labour Trafficking
Court Convicts Kiln Owner and Trafficker in Speedy Trial
A surprise inspection by the Telangana Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) led to the rescue of 20 children from a brick kiln. The case took just ten...
September 18
Labour Trafficking
Forced into Bonded Labour at the Age of 7, He is Finally Free
On June 24, 2024 the government rescued a 19-year-old man who spent his entire childhood working as a bonded labourer at a goat farm. He was only 7...
August 15
Labour Trafficking
Scalable model proves to be effective solution to human trafficking in India
A 82% drop in bonded labour in a region of India exemplifies the effectiveness of IJM’s collaborative anti-trafficking model.
July 31
Labour Trafficking
Survivor Leaders Start Handicrafts Business
Multi-colored silk thread earrings, oxidized silver and rhinestone studded earrings, stylish printed laptop sleeves and delicate tassels—these are a...
June 18
Violence Against Women and Children
International Conference Tackles Global Trends in Crimes Against Women
TAMIL NADU, INDIA — For the first time in Tamil Nadu, IJM and the State Commission for Women (TNSCW) jointly organized an international conference on...
April 02