News

Child Abuse Perpetrator Simon Harris Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison
Justice has been served in a child abuse case that affected a large number of Kenyan children. In December, we posted about the guilty verdict in the...
February 27

Sex Trafficking
History in the Making: Notorious Trafficker Twice Convicted for Sex Trafficking Crimes
KOLKATA, INDIA, February 27, 2015
Seven years ago, Nakul Bera thought he was invincible. He ran two brothels with nearly 50 young women he had...
February 27

Slavery
25 Freed From Brick Factory Near Bangalore
Twenty-five people are now free thanks to an IJM-assisted operation on February 18. Held in forced labour slavery in a brick factory near Bangalore,...
February 20

Slavery
On World Day of Social Justice, Celebrating Two Forced Labour Rescue Operations
February 20

Sex Trafficking
IJM Pampanga Helps Rescue Young Women from Bar Under Sex Trafficking Investigation
A handwritten sign is still taped to the bar door: Gentlemen it’s time to close, it’s hotel and motel time. The message may be the last one the bar...
February 20

The Kaleidoscope of Humanity: Reflections on Black History Month
By Ed Wilson, Executive Director
Black History Month—and finally having the opportunity to view "Selma” last weekend—has got me thinking about...
February 20

Slavery
333 Slaves Rescued in Second Largest Operation in IJM History
More than three hundred people are waking up today in freedom. This time last week they were up before sunrise making bricks that would be sold for...
February 19

Slavery
A Desperate Father Escapes and a Path to Freedom Appears
When a desperate father escaped from a rice mill a few weeks ago, his first priority was to get medical help for his 2-year-old son with a heart...
February 12

Engaging with Youth on their Justice Journey
This post was originally published in the Canadian Youth Workers Convention Regional Training 2014-15 Magazine.
Today’s teens are some of the most...
February 12