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April 2010

IJM Uganda client overcomes a violent thief who sought to steal her home and property

Tue, 04/13/2010

"I was tossed by worry..."

UGANDA – Deep in a Ugandan village, Veronica laughs and rocks on a battered old sofa. The couch scrapes the dirt floor of her tiny home, raising a glistening cloud of dust that hovers in bright air. Veronica’s adopted niece smoothes her skirt and smiles shyly while her brother, whom Veronica has also adopted, grins outright. "God has remembered us," Veronica says, looking at the children. "He did a miracle." She laughs a low, rumbling laugh, then grabs her IJM aftercare worker in a strong hug.

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Fourth IJM Affiliate Office Launched: IJM Germany

Mon, 04/12/2010

HEIDELBERG, Germany – International Justice Mission has formally established its fourth affiliate office, located in Heidelberg, Germany.

IJM Germany will raise awareness and support for the frontline work of International Justice Mission’s 14 field offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Like IJM’s other affiliates in Canada (established in 2002), the UK (established in 2006) and the Netherlands (established in 2009), IJM Germany will not conduct in-country casework, but will leverage political will, social demand and financial commitment in support of IJM’s casework.

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Conviction After Uphill Battle In IJM Guatemala Case

Thu, 04/08/2010

GUATEMALA CITY – Before heading to court this March, the odds seemed to be stacked against 11-year-old Cassandra*: Two trials of the man accused of sexually abusing her had been postponed, key witnesses had failed to comply, and five years had passed since the abuse took place. But after months of IJM advocacy on her behalf, justice was granted with the sentencing of her perpetrator to 12 years in prison for sexual abuse.

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