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Justice Delayed But Not Thwarted

April 22, 2024

In 2017, Kara* (a minor girl) was rescued from the clutches of a trafficker who took her to various brothels for commercial sexual exploitation, including the residence of two perpetrators. The police later charged the perpetrators with procuring minors and adults for prostitution at private residences. An NGO referred Kara’s case to Justice Hub lawyers, who actively pursued the case and recovered INR 50,000 (USD 600) for Kara as interim compensation. The legal team also assisted in the prosecution of

15,000 Receive Services In Legal Aid Camps

March 4, 2019

In 2018, JVI worked with government officials in Bihar, India to organize three legal service aid camps in Gaya, Sitamarhi and Purnea. The purpose of these camps was to bridge the gap of approachability (often associated with government departments) and provide ...

Justice Secured for Nepalese Survivors

March 4, 2019

On November 5th, 2018 a notorious trafficker in Nepal was sentenced to 15 years in jail as a result of a testimony from a survivor who was trafficked by him nearly 10 years ago. Previous attempts had been made to put ...

Largest Bonded Labor Rescue To Date, Generations Freed

January 23, 2019

On January 3rd, 2019, JVI, along with one of our local partners, government officials and Bihar police rescued 293 bonded labor victims from agricultural bondage in Bihar, India. An oppressive mixture of extreme poverty, forefathers’ debt, an illegal feudal system and generational practice had forced the survivors ...

The Power of Partnerships in Bihar, India

January 21, 2019

Justice Ventures International (JVI) partners with local organizations and global stakeholders to bring freedom, justice, and restoration to men, women, and children suffering from human trafficking and other forms of extreme injustice. Through partnerships, our work is effective, efficient, scalable ...

Five Brothels Raided In Northern, India

January 21, 2019

FIVE BROTHELS RAIDED IN NORTHERN, INDIA In recent weeks, JVI collaborated with one of its local partners, Adithi, and local police, to conduct a brothel raid in Bihar, India leading to the rescue of 16 year old Kusum.* Life had not been ...

Breaking News: Hundreds Rescued From Human Trafficking & Other Extreme Injustice

January 16, 2019

BREAKING: JANUARY 16, 2019 In recent weeks, JVI partnered with a wide range of nonprofit organizations, churches, freedom businesses, and local governments in Asia to: rescue nine minor girls from the sex trade in eastern India rescue 161 men, ...

Season’s Greetings from Justice Ventures International

December 13, 2018

Dear Friends,

Seven Girls Rescued from Brothel

October 25, 2018

At 17, Suhani was already a widow and mother of five. Life had been a struggle for Suhani – an arranged marriage when she was a mere child, and then the compounding demands of raising five of her own children ...

15 Rescued in International Human Trafficking Case

October 3, 2018

Bihar, India Fatima* was only an infant when she lost her father to alcohol addiction. Growing up in Nepal, Fatima’s family struggled to make ends meet. Her mother made the difficult decision to accept a job abroad, separating her from ...

NEPAL TRAINING EQUIPS PARTNERS TO FIGHT TRAFFICKING

Nepal On January 8, one of JVI’s local partners in Nepal convened a legal training on Nepal’s human trafficking laws for NGO’s and faith-based organization. During the training, the participants took an in-depth look at real-life trafficking cases from a victim’s

March 16, 2018

Expectant Mother and 229 Others Rescued from Slavery in Brick Kiln

Northern India In the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 21, Justice Ventures International (JVI) and EFICOR, a partner organization, together with local government officials and police conducted two simultaneous rescue operations outside of Delhi that freed 230 men, women

March 6, 2018

63 Rescued from Brick Kiln in Northern India

Northern India On January 30, 2018, Justice Ventures International (JVI), together with a partner organization, local government officials, and police rescued 63 bonded labor victims from a brick kiln located in Haryana, India. A lack of employment opportunities can often

February 7, 2018

2017 Accomplishments

In 2017, JVI directly brought greater freedom, justice and restoration to over 5,500 poor and oppressed individuals in India, China and Nepal. JVI secures justice for individuals, strengthens local organizations, and transforms justice systems. Securing Justice for Individuals In partnership

January 31, 2018

Wishing You a Joyous 2018

Dear Friends,

December 27, 2017

Bonded Slaves Secure Freedom After Long Fight

Northern India In April 2016, Justice Ventures International and one of its local partners uncovered multi-generational agricultural bonded slavery on a farm in Northern India. Men, women and children were forced to work for sixteen hours at a stretch and

December 12, 2017

Three Girls Rescued from Domestic Slavery

Delhi, India Justice Ventures International (JVI), and its partner EFICOR, rescued three minor girls (pictured, ages 14-17) from domestic slavery in New Delhi earlier this month. Trafficked from rural India, the girls were forced to work, taking care of children and doing

November 23, 2017

Groundbreaking Conference on Bonded Labor Features Six JVI Cases

Bihar, India The National Human Rights Commission and the Labor Department of Bihar recently conducted a workshop on the Elimination of the Bonded Labor System in Bihar. The workshop engaged police and government officials from the local, state and

November 23, 2017

Five Young Women Rescued From Sex Trade

Pune, India A few weeks ago, Justice Ventures International (JVI), rescued a 22 year old woman from sex slavery in Western India. Tasneem*, recently widowed, was looking for a job to support her three children. Originally from West Bengal, Tasneem followed a job lead

November 23, 2017