IJM is a global organization that protects people in poverty from human trafficking, modern-day slavery, violence and police abuse of power.

IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

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

IJM has almost 1,400 staff worldwide, which includes full-time, part-time, contract employees, interns and fellows. Of the employees working in IJM field offices, 92% are nationals of the countries in which they serve.

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 …

As IJM and partners continued to rescue vulnerable people from exploitation, more and more perpetrators were arrested and convicted for their crimes. And as accountability grew, crime …

IJM combats sex trafficking in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa. We don’t stop at rescuing people from sex trafficking. Our goal is to take holistic action towards building a safer …

Jan 27, 2025 · IJM looks forward to a timely review and approval of bipartisan foreign assistance programs that combat human trafficking and strengthen the rule of law.

Mar 11, 2025 · IJM's John Tanagho testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, urging Congress to take measures to actively prevent child exploitation online.

Between March 1 and May 31, 2024, International Justice Mission (IJM) implemented an extensive data collection program to understand the risks of trafficking and exploitation faced …