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Help build a future where children and families are safe from slavery and violence.

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Making a difference

Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of 10 non-profits “making a difference,” IJM’s work has also been featured by the following outlets and many others.

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International Justice Mission

Justice for one unlocks protection for many

We partner with local justice systems around the world to build safe communities until all are free from violence and slavery. Our work focuses on four proven strategies:

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    STRENGTHENING JUSTICE SYSTEMS

    We partner with police, judges and community leaders to make safe communities that last.

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    BRINGING CRIMINALS TO JUSTICE

    We advocate for our clients until they can no longer be exploited, trapped in slavery, or abused again.​

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    BRINGING PEOPLE TO FREEDOM

    We partner with local authorities to bring people to safety and support survivors with trauma-informed care.

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    SCALING DEMAND FOR PROTECTION

    We equip champions everywhere to advocate for a safer, more just world for everyone.

Since 1997

Our impact, with your support

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    500,000+

    people brought to safety from slavery and violence

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    9,500+

    traffickers and perpetrators of violence convicted in local courts

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    485,000+

    justice officials and community partners trained

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THE IMPOSSIBLE IS HAPPENING

Making justice unstoppable

Together we are building a future where people are protected and not abused in the first place.

BREAKING NEWS

Recent stories and articles

Two boys freed after being trafficked to jewellery factory
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Two boys freed after being trafficked to jewellery factory

August 2026 Two teenage boys who had been trapped in forced labour at a jewellery factory have been brought to safety following an operation led by local authorities and supported by IJM's local partner. The boys had been trafficked from their hometown to a gold jewellery factory, where they were forced to work 13 to 14 hours a day. For five months, the team worked persistently to build enough intelligence to support an operation to bring the boys to safety.

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Justice for Charles and Japheth

July 2026 IJM Kenya secures freedom for Charles and Japheth after eight years of wrongful imprisonment. Last year, on 10 June 2025, Charles and Japheth, two IJM Kenya clients, were sentenced to life imprisonment after spending years fighting charges for a crime they did not commit. “After eight long years of Charles and Japheth seeking justice, I thank the Lord that their dark days are over.

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IJM has helped drive the largest documented reductions of modern slavery in the world. That's millions of lives changed – and it's only possible because of people like you.

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Our global fight to make justice unstoppable for people who live in poverty needs you. The options are endless in ways you can use your time, talents or heart for the mission.

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    Become a Champion

    Use your passion and skills to stand for justice.

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    Raise funds creatively to send protection across the world.

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    Become a Prayer Partner

    Join a global community praying for a world where all are free.

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Your gift brings freedom and lasting hope to people experiencing slavery and violence.