THE PROBLEM
Leading corporations are committed to achieving ethical and sustainable development targets, and the goals are aggressive–especially when it comes to combating forced labour and protecting workers from exploitation.
But businesses cannot solve this crisis alone. And they don’t have to.
Migrant Workers
The largest population represented in Asia PAcific’s 4.2M people living in modern slavery (Walk Free, 2018)
40 Million
The number of people worldwide living in modern slavery today (ILO, Walk Free & IOM 2016)
$150 Billion
Estimated annual revenue in USD generated from human trafficking globally (ILO, 2014)
THE SOLUTION
IJM's Validated Model
IJM and its partners work alongside local authorities to strengthen justice systems, by enforcing the law to recue and restore victims of violence and bring criminals to justice. We’ve proven, through over 20 years’ of experience, that effective law enforcement reduces the prevalence of slavery and violence in the communities where we work. Strengthening justice systems to enforce the law deters criminals and protects people from violence.
Enforce Laws
Help governments enforce laws by holding forced labour perpetrators accountable for their crimes through prosecution.
Improve National Systems
Build an aligned response between the labour, justice and social service sectors to combat forced labour.
Support Survivors
Support and empower survivors of forced labour by providing trauma-informed care and tools to prevent re-exploitation.
Protect Workers
Protect workers and prevent exploitation by changing the ecosystem in which businesses operate.
The Opportunity
Opportunity for Impact
We are at an unprecedented inflection point in history. Governments, corporations, and the international development community are waking up to the fact that putting an end to violence is essential for communities to flourish and crucial to growing sustainable business. Measurably protecting 500 million people from violence in the countries and regions targeted by IJM, along with the will and momentum we are already witnessing, creates a tipping point where global demand for justice becomes unstoppable.
Our Partners
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We’re ready to help you achieve your sustainability and supply chain goals. Reach out to our team and join the movement to eradicate forced labour—until all are free.