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The International Justice Mission and how they're fighting for freedom in the Philippines

In February of this year, I attended the Zoe Conference and in the first session, a member of International Justice Mission (IJM) went up on stage to share the story of how IJM's division in the Philippines specifically IJM's Program Against Online Sexual Exploitation of Children helped thousands of Filipino children live a life of freedom.

Founded by former human rights attorney for the United States Department of Justice, Gary Haugen in 1997, IJM has now expanded into several countries including the Philippines. IJM Philippines was established in the Philippines in 2001 and has since then carried on significant campaigns that have changed the lives of Filipino children all over the country.

Evelyn Pingul, IJM director of brand media and communications