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Working as a lawyer at the Department of Justice and as the United Nations\u2019 Investigator in Charge after the Rwandan genocide, IJM\u2019s Founder and CEO Gary Haugen was struck by the senseless tragedy and lack of resources to combat violence for those living in poverty around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Historically, humanitarian organisations have always been faithful and courageous in bringing healthcare, education, food and other vital services to people in poverty. But little had been done to make sure these people could effectively access such resources. Violent people who oppress and harm those living in vulnerable communities often obstruct them from the very resources humanitarian organisations work so hard to bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Studies from the United Nations, the World Health Organisation, academic research and NGOs now confirm that everyday violence is the most critical barrier to economic equality \u2013 because it turns out if you\u2019re not safe nothing else matters. As a result of this tremendous need, Gary established IJM in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">1998-2001<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1998, IJM established our first field office in Mumbai, India. Our first rescue operation took place and successfully freed children from slavery. In 2001, we saw our first conviction against a perpetrator in the Philippines who had assaulted a young girl. 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IJM\u2019s local staff took on tens of thousands of individual cases of violence in the poorest communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">In 2017, we saw the conclusion of the 10-year vision, and the results were astounding. IJM and our trained partners successfully relieved victims from violence and restored survivors to strength and safety. 150 million people were living in protection as a result of IJM\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Today<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IJM is a global anti-slavery organisation with&nbsp;an audacious vision:&nbsp;<strong>To rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice for the poor unstoppable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue to build on our proven theory of change: <strong>Strengthening justice systems protects people from violence.<\/strong> People in poverty face the threat of everyday violence. 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