CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES – On Tuesday, August 10, IJM Cebu received its first anti-trafficking conviction – only the fourth such conviction ever to be handed down in the entire region.…

GUATEMALA CITY - After three years, two trials, and a lengthy investigation, victory was secured as Luisa´s* perpetrator was convicted of rape and sentenced to eight years in prison this…

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (also referred to as the G/TIP or TIP office), currently led by Ambassador Luis…

GUATEMALA, May 24, 2010 – After moments of suspense, a breath of relief was exhaled as the judgment was read aloud sentencing Cristofer's* perpetrator to sixteen years in prison. "I…

CHENNAI, INDIA – On May 18, 2010, repeat offender Kandasamy Mudalair received a sentence of five years imprisonment for holding several families in forced labor at his rice mill in…

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MUMBAI – Last month, Manali* was trafficked into forced prostitution in a well-known red light area of Mumbai. But, on the very day she was brought to the Bori Chawl…

Ten-year sentences handed down for trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors in IJM-assisted case KOLKATA, INDIA – On 3 May, 2010, two men and one woman from Kolkata were sentenced…

"I was tossed by worry..." An IJM Uganda client overcomes a violent thief who sought to steal her home and property. Veronica (pictured with her adopted niece and nephew) is…

HEIDELBERG, Germany – International Justice Mission has formally established its fourth affiliate office, located in Heidelberg, Germany. IJM Germany will raise awareness and support for the frontline work of International…