International Justice Mission: From Bonded Labor to the Ballot Box - Nine Survivors Win Local Elections
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- International Justice Mission issued the following news:
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From Bonded Labor to the Ballot Box: Nine Survivors Win Local Elections
Summary: Nine survivors of bonded labor won local government elections in their villages in South Asia in December, marking a historic shift as communities prioritize survivor voices.
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Lingamma beamed as she rose above the crowd, hoisted onto the shoulders of her female suppo . . .
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From Bonded Labor to the Ballot Box: Nine Survivors Win Local Elections
Summary: Nine survivors of bonded labor won local government elections in their villages in South Asia in December, marking a historic shift as communities prioritize survivor voices.
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Lingamma beamed as she rose above the crowd, hoisted onto the shoulders of her female suppo . . .