Kim thought nothing was wrong. But that was about to change.
This is the story of a brave girl named Kim* who grew up in the Philippines.
Much of her childhood was spent in poverty, and when she thinks of her...
Slavery
Supreme Court Sends Strong Message in Upholding Slave Owner Conviction
DELHI, INDIA – On December 1, the Indian Supreme Court upheld a conviction against a man who ran his business using slave labour. A decision like...
December 14
Story Behind the Song: Canadian Musician Andy Park Shares What Inspired His Newest Hit
by Andy Park, Singer/Songwriter --
I wrote the song "We Will Defend” as a response to reading chapter 1 of Gary Haugen’s book: The Locust Effect....
December 02
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Freedom Takes Time for Children Rescued from Cybersex Trafficking
CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES – Five children as young as 2 years old were rescued from online sexual exploitation three months ago. Their story of freedom...
November 25
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
IJM Secures First Conviction for New Casework Targeting Online Child Abuse
CEBU, PHILIPPINES –Twelve girls just wanted to help their impoverished families. The girls were promised fake jobs. They didn’t know it would mean...
November 20
Rising Convictions in the Philippines Keep Children Safe, Traffickers Off the Streets
November 10
Slavery
IJM Helps Rescue Nine People Held in Bondage for 12 Years
CHENNAI, INDIA – Twelve years. That’s how long nine people, including three children, were held in bondage as they laboured 13-14 hours a day in a...
October 28
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