Trafficking and slavery
We won’t stop until we end the business of modern slavery for good
The problem
Trafficking and slavery still exist today
Slavery is illegal almost everywhere. But millions of men, women and children are trapped in modern-day slavery around the world. In India, entire families are enslaved in labour trafficking in brick kilns, rice mills, and garment factories working up to 20 hours a day. In Romania, women are tricked into sex trafficking with false promises of a loving relationship or a good-paying job. In the Philippines, children as young as two are sexually abused live for anyone in the world to watch through online sexual exploitation of children.
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There are an estimated 50 million people held in slavery today.
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An estimated 90% of labour trafficking takes place in the private economy—homes, business and supply chains.
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Human trafficking generates about $150 billion a year—with two-thirds coming from commercial sexual exploitation.
Forms of Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery
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Labour Trafficking
Vulnerable people are forced to work for little to no pay, through deception, threat or violence.
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Sex Trafficking
Someone deceives and sexually exploits another person for a profit. Sex trafficking includes exploitation in brothels, homes and on the internet.
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Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Children are sexually abused by traffickers who spread videos, photos or livestream the abuse for sex offenders to direct from anywhere in the world.
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Forced Scamming
Criminals use online communication platforms to falsely advertise overseas jobs, but trap workers once they arrive.
Our solution
Our Community Protection Model
We don’t stop at rescuing and restoring people who have been abused. Our goal is to prevent the violence from happening in the first place.
That’s why IJM and our partners collaborate with local authorities to serve individual survivors of violence, pursue sustainable improvements in the justice system and build communities where all people can expect to be safe and protected.
Where we work to end trafficking and slavery
Meet Vijayalakshmi & Nandini
Sisters rescued from bonded labour in South Asia
Vijayalakshmi and her sister Nandini were forced to work long hours on a remote duck farm. The girls slept on the ground beside the animals, were beaten for mistakes and kept apart from each other. One day, they ran. After a kind woman took them in and called the police, trained officials recognised the signs of bonded labour and brought the sisters to safety. Now, with the support of IJM and local partners, the girls are reunited with their family and healing. “I am peaceful,” Nandini says.
Together, we can end trafficking and slavery for good.
Will you send rescue and protection until everyone is free?
Learn more about our Casework
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Violence Against Women and Children
Women and children are particularly vulnerable to violence when no laws are enforced to protect them.
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Domestic Violence
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Sexual Violence
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Slavery
Millions of men, women and children are trapped in modern-day slavery around the world.
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Sex Trafficking
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Labour Trafficking
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Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
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Forced Scamming
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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.