International Justice Mission
Protecting people in poverty from violence — trafficking, slavery, and abuse — through justice systems
Our editorial assessment
International Justice Mission (IJM) tackles a cause many overlook: the everyday violence — trafficking, forced labour, and abuse — that afflicts people living in poverty. Rather than provide direct aid, it works within local police and courts to rescue victims, bring perpetrators to justice, and build justice systems that deter future crimes. Charity Navigator awards it a four-star rating and it is a BBB-accredited charity meeting all 20 accountability standards, with the majority of spending reaching programmes. For donors focused on human rights and protection, it offers a distinctive, systems-level approach.
The problem they're solving
For many people in poverty, the justice systems meant to protect them barely function, leaving them exposed to violence with little recourse. IJM strengthens those systems from within, aiming to make protection from trafficking and abuse a reality rather than a promise.
About International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission works to protect people in poverty from violence — including human trafficking, slavery, and abuse — by partnering with local justice systems to rescue victims, prosecute offenders, and strengthen the rule of law.
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How this score was produced
The GiveWise score is our own editorial assessment, produced with a weighted rubric covering program spending, transparency and governance, evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and leadership. It draws on publicly available reports from independent evaluators such as GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch, but it is not a rating issued or endorsed by any of those organisations. Read the full methodology →