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A message to your legislators can significantly impact funding for crucial anti-trafficking initiatives at U.S. Department of State & USAID. It just takes a few clicks! Join the fight against human trafficking today by sending an email and rallying your friends and family. Click the link to get started.🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9zgivB9

This year’s U.S. Department of State-produced #TIPReport says data from several countries last year uncovered “drastic increases in online commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, including online sexual exploitation of children and demand for and distribution of child sexual abuse material.” Read IJM's Nate King op-ed on The Hill calling #Congress to stop human trafficking from evolving with technology and to #protectkidsonline. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ckz550SzciT

The online world can be a dangerous place for children. But those dangers can be significantly reduced by combining rules and tools with trust and open conversations. Here IJM experts share some tips that can effectively reduce the risk of children being exploited or tricked by someone they meet online. Go to ijm.org/safeonline to read our recommended tips to keep kids safe online.

When a minor receives a photo or video of a nude online from someone they believe to be an adult, only 6% reach out to a trusted adult or caregiver for help*. As the internet becomes more integrated into every facet of our lives, children are being exposed to the digital world at an increasingly younger age. Criminals target children because they know minors are often easily deceived and don't understand the potential danger behind a screen. We can help equip our children to stay safe online. This Internet Safety Month, we've compiled a list of tips, resources and tools you can use to better protect kids and ensure their safety online. Go to ijm.org/safeonline to read our recommended tips to keep kids safe online. *Thorn, Responding to Online Threats: Minors’ Perspectives on Disclosing, Reporting, and Blocking, 2019

Extra, extra read all about it: The 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is in! Today, the U.S. Department of State released its annual TIP Report. It provides a status update on the state of global anti-trafficking efforts with grades and summaries on every country. An estimated 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery. Many people aren’t even aware that it is an issue. That’s why it is so important to contact our elected officials and urge them to act on the findings of the report! Read the report: https://ow.ly/8ohe50SovTi Go to https://ow.ly/FwJE50SovTj and let your elected officials know that anti-trafficking initiatives are important to you! #EndHumanTrafficking #TIPReport

IJM is incredibly proud to announce that IJM Philippines’ National Director Sam Inocencio has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Hero Award. The honor, presented by the U.S. Department of State recognizes individuals for their outstanding efforts in combating human trafficking. Sam has dedicated his career to securing justice for victims of the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC). Since 2003, he has guided the team’s efforts to help bring children to safety and restoration, forge groundbreaking partnerships with the government, and decrease child sex trafficking by more than 70% across three provinces in the Philippines. Congratulations, Atty. Sam! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjk99xsG.

John Tanagho, Executive Director of IJM's Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, shares his insights in Fast Company's latest article on mastering press engagement and boosting your company's visibility. Read his tip: https://lnkd.in/e7FrKfHk

Last week our North America staff gathered together for our quarterly staff retreat to have fun & be rejuvenated! This time we were very lucky to have been joined by a handful of our global colleagues from around the world. 🌎 It was an incredible time to remember we are one team with one fight. #untilallarefree Song: UP! by Forrest Frank

As we mark Juneteenth, we at IJM in the US reflect on what it means to be free and what it takes to get there. For over 25 years, we've partnered with governments, NGOs and businesses around the world to close the gap between the promise and the actualization of true freedom and protection for children, women and men. Spoken word credit: Duane Granston, PMP

Today is World Day Against Child Labor. Every child deserves access to healthcare, education and protection. But 160 million children worldwide* are enduring grueling hours of work under hazardous conditions, daily abuse and terrible living conditions. As we face this staggering number, we want to hold on to the hope that change is happening. We stand with survivors like Ny*, Godwin, Esther* and Aung* who can now live in freedom. But also acknowledge the urgent need to rescue more children still trapped in violence and trafficking. Today, we invite you to join this worldwide movement against child labor until all children are free. #endchildlabor #untilallarefree *International Labour Organization and UNICEF: 2020 Child Labour Report