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Our Work

Together, we can build a safer, more just world.

Millions of people around the world are at risk of everyday violence – crimes like slavery, trafficking, violence against women and children and police abuse of power.

We are on a mission to partner with local communities to build a more just world where everyone can expect to be safe and protected. 

Our Casework

We work to protect people in poverty from violence and slavery. Here are the forms of injustice we currently address:

  • VAWC

    Violence Against Women and Children

    Women and children are particularly vulnerable to violence when no laws are enforced to protect them.

  • Slavery

    Slavery

    Millions of men, women and children are trapped in modern-day slavery around the world.

  • Police

    Police Abuse of Power

    When police are free to misuse their power, vulnerable people are the ones who suffer from their violent actions and false accusations.

Where we work

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Here’s our proven Community Protection Model:

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    Strengthen Justice Systems

    We collaborate with local governments and community leaders to respond effectively to violence. Together, we equip them with the tools they need to serve survivors, deter criminals and dramatically decrease violence.

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    Rescue and Restore Victims

    We partner with local authorities to rescue individual victims of violence and restore survivors to safety and stability.

  • Icon Bring Criminal To Justice

    Bring Criminals to Justice

    We work alongside justice system officials to ensure that criminals are held accountable, stopping the cycle of violence and deterring others from abusing vulnerable people.

  • Icon Scale Demand For Protection

    Scale Demand for Protection

    We convene and equip champions to advocate for protection as an essential and tangible future for everyone.

See our Community Protection Model in action:

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    Read Stories of Rescue

    Courageous survivors persevere through the darkest horrors to find hope and healing.

  • Studies panel

    Explore our Findings and Studies

    Learn more about our casework through peer-reviewed findings and studies.

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    Browse our Year in Review

    Take a moment to celebrate all that we've accomplished together!

“I have one dream: to eradicate slavery completely from my country. I invite each of you to join hands to fight against this evil slavery completely”

PACHAIYAMMAL

Survivor of forced labour and Global Survivor Network founding member

“Trafficking is happening all around the world. I want it to stop. I believe it can stop, but I cannot do it alone.”

JOY

Survivor and advocate for the end of Online Sexual Exploitation

“When survivors are at the table where decisions are made, change happens.”

VICTORIA

Survivor of violence and Global Survivor Network founding member

“The system of forced labour should be completely eradicated. This is my desire; this is my dream”

KUMAR

Survivor of bonded labour slavery and IJM social worker

“With the help of the Global Survivor Network, we shall be able to bring more children to safety.”

COURAGE HOPE

Survivor of child trafficking and president of Ghana Survivor Network

Become a Monthly Donor

Will you send rescue and protection month after month until everyone is free from violence and modern slavery?

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