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Featured IJM Press Releases
Shocking new AFP figures demonstrate the urgent need for a digital duty of care to protect children
IJM Uncovers Links Between Child Sextortion and Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds
Stronger online safety laws needed to protect children, with new report exposing tech giants for failing to meet basic standards
Australian man charged for paying for and directing livestreamed sexual abuse of Filipino children
IJM in the News
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Congress must recommit to the global fight against trafficking
Source: The Hill
IJM Director of Congressional Affairs, Nate King, writes about the importance of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report in this op-ed, calling on congress to commit to the global fight against human trafficking.
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Kenya court finds 3 policemen, 1 informant guilty of murder
Source: AP News
In 2016 IJM Lawyer Willie Kimani, client Josephat Mwenda and trusted driver Joseph Muiruri, were murdered by corrupt Kenyan police officers. In July 2022, justice prevailed as three Kenyan police officers and an informant were found guilty of their murder.
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Plea to make Big Tech Act on Abuse
Source: The Daily Telegraph
Australia is being urged to hold tech companies accountable when protecting children from online sexual exploitation.
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Briella's* Journey of Freedom
Source: The Nightly
Today, Briella* is safe from online sexual exploitation and using her voice to advocate for the protection of other children. Briella* was brought to freedom in 2018, following a rescue operation led by Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group.