International Justice Mission’s Post

“It is vitally important for federal agencies to be vigilant about upholding the U.S government’s zero tolerance policy for human trafficking, especially in contracts paid for by our own taxpayer dollars. Today, on #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, my partner Mona Sehgal and I, along with our great staff, released another important evaluation of federal agencies’ actions to do so and make recommendations to improve these efforts at DOD, State, DHS, and USAID. See more at https://lnkd.in/eYVN_FwD

Urgent Call to Action South Africa's staggering levels of violent crime demand immediate attention. Despite 2024 being an election year, our political parties are failing to address this pressing issue. Read more about the alarming reality and join us in demanding action for safer communities. Together, we can make a difference. https://bit.ly/49rqthG #SaferSouthAfrica #EndViolentCrime #ElectionYear

"The police's VIP Protection Unit, which is responsible for protecting the president and his deputy, received R600 million more than what was allocated to fight gender-based violence (GBV) and protect the children of South Africa. In publishing its annual performance plan in Parliament this week, the South African Police Service (SAPS) detailed its spending priorities over the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). The MTEF allocation for the 2024/25 financial year is R113 billion. It then increases to R119 billion in 2025/26 and R124 billion in 2026/27. One of the standout budget items is that of the VIP Protection Unit, which gets a whopping R2.177 billion." https://lnkd.in/d7G236uv

In West Africa, political instability, heightened violence and financial insecurity drive human trafficking and make children more vulnerable. Explore our Africa Organised Crime Index > https://lnkd.in/dqKR3isv #OCIndex

Human trafficking and modern-day slavery are global issues affecting countless lives, with very few countries remaining untouched. Every year on July 30th, the United Nations observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness and strengthen efforts to prevent these heinous crimes. The USAID Asia CTIP (Counter Trafficking in Persons) project, implemented by Winrock International, is a regional initiative dedicated to tackling transnational and regional challenges in the fight against human trafficking. This program strives to reduce human trafficking in Asia by fostering coordinated and consolidated actions among governments, civil society, and businesses.   Please join us for a crucial discussion on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: https://lnkd.in/e-fCZ4tt   #WDATIP #EndHumanTrafficking #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #USAIDAsiaCTIP #StopHumanTrafficking #HumanRights #UNEvent #Prevention

In West Africa, political instability, heightened violence and financial insecurity drive human trafficking and make children more vulnerable. Explore our Africa Organised Crime Index > https://lnkd.in/dqKR3isv #OCIndex

In the conflict-ridden east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, violent crimes are commonplace. Too often, the lack of an effective justice and administrative system leads to impunity. The ESPER programme, a collaboration between VNG International and Cordaid RDC, supports inclusive judicial governance in the country and assists the government in bringing stability to the region. Read all about it in this article 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebRS9d9s #DRC #RDC #ESPER #Justice #Peace

As per new the new report by the Réseau National de Défense des Droits Humains (RNDDH), of the at least 208 people slain in Haiti's violence between January & March, included: - 7 passengers killed aboard a sailboat between Mariani & Gressier - 9 charred bodies found on a landfill in Delmas 19 - Married store owners in Bassin-Bleu decapitated by armed bandits - 4 occupants of a minibus slain in the Artibonite Valley - 5 slain in Portail Léogane by armed men in a car - 10 slain aboard a public transport bus along the Port-au-Prince to Mirebalais route - An 80 year-old man man executed in Léogane's Hôpital Sainte Croix by unidentified armed individuals who burst into the operating room - A 7 year-old child hit by a stray bullet in Pétionville's Bellevue 3 area - A journalist hit by a stray bullet in Delmas 19 This new report is a stark illustration of how NOWHERE in the capital or environs (or indeed, a number of other locales in Haiti) are safe, & that death can strike at any time. There is really no way to overstate the daily terror people in Haiti face at the present time. Citizens in Haiti are today forced to live under criminal anarchy, gang terrorism & economic collapse at a level that is an affront to human dignity. To the world at large, do not grow fatigued of this issue & don't stop talking about it. We must all help however we can.

Read about the use of heavy explosive weapons in Lebanon and Israel, the Pact for the Future and the advocacy campaign urging South Africa to endorse the Declaration in our latest bulletin here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zEMBbt #StopBombingCivilians

When #reintegration programs empower survivors of human trafficking to lead and plan their own futures, offering flexibility and support when needed, powerful stories like *Jenny's emerge. IOM Nigeria supports survivors through the Enhanced Reintegration Support for Victims of Trafficking (ERS) Program, providing business grants, facilitating skills training, and connecting survivors with mentors who help them build sustainable businesses to support their families. #EndHumanTrafficking #Nigeria *Name has been changed to protect identity. https://lnkd.in/epnnh246