The point where you need to make a statement that criticizing your friend’s relationship is the point where your friendship is put to test. Even when you observation and advice is sound, and later recognized as such, very few people would be openly thankful for you stepping in and protecting your friend. Yet, in a situation where there is abuse or violence suspected, you should not even think … [Read more...]

Raising awareness about trafficking of children with goal of sexual exploitation is important, because there are some fundamental misconceptions about this activity. First, many people think that this is really not happening. Second, those who believe that trafficking happens, usually think of the general situation where a child is kidnapped and then transported to a location where they are put … [Read more...]

Despite some widespread beliefs, human trafficking and sexual exploitation are not that uncommon. It is true that victims are usually vulnerable for different reasons, but trafficking can be found in almost any social sphere. The key to successful fight against this abuse is the ability to recognize the signs of trafficking. There are usually patterns in perpetrator’s behavior that point out to … [Read more...]

Cybersex trafficking has become a major problem as the internet has allowed these traffickers to recruit teens that are vulnerable. Filipino children can be talking to traffickers right away just because they have the internet. These traffickers also are typically trusted family members and they earn a bunch of cash quickly by exploiting the children they're caring for. Luckily, IJM has made … [Read more...]

It is 2022. And while the modern world abounds with many serious and imperiling issues, we can rejoice that slavery is no longer legal anywhere in the world. In the US alone, we commemorate, celebrate and educate regarding this issue in a variety of ways. The long shadow of slavery in our collective past has left a dark and indelible mark on all of our cultures. Though we rejoice in its … [Read more...]

Domestic abuse and violence are much more common that most people think. Women are commonly the victims, although in many cases the victims are children. The challenge with this type of violence, both for victims and outsiders, is that it is something difficult to recognize the signs. Perpetrators are manipulative and are likely to make the incidents of violence look like the fault of the victim. … [Read more...]

Humans have been the victims of trafficking since the beginning of time. We have reached an era where there is concerted global effort that aims to stop this practice. Many steps forward have already been made, but the road ahead is still long and treacherous. While trafficking is not necessarily done with the aim of organized prostitution, the fact is that most victims are trafficked for this … [Read more...]

There are many ways in which we can empower women and depending on those ways, the outcomes of the empowerment can vary. By enabling women to have a control over their finances is one of the most powerful means of empowerment. This is not just something that shows the strength a woman has, but it is something that is necessary. The effort starts from teaching financial literacy and money … [Read more...]

One of the most visible signs of emancipation and an increased empowerment of women is participation in politics and governments around the world. In this sphere, Australia is one of the world leaders. Eleven years ago, the country has sworn the prime minister that was a woman, and the ceremony was conducted by another high-ranking female official. This event closed a long chapter going back to … [Read more...]

Looking at the history of mankind, it is unfortunate that we have to say trafficking was always present. Fortunately, we focus now on prevention more than ever, but there are still a lot of misconception and misinformation about this illegal practice. In order to successfully fight it, it is critical to push the narrative that is true and informational. Just by doing that, we can have a … [Read more...]