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Sexual Violence
WEF 2015: How Everyday Violence is Undermining Development
In the midst of this busy week at the World Economic Forum (WEF) I have found myself reflecting on WEF’s slogan of “Improving the State of the...
January 23
Violence Against Women & Children
Op-ed: Why Justice Is Essential for Development
On December 4, the Secretary-General released a report called “The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming All Lives and Protecting the...
January 02
Human Trafficking
48th World Day of Peace: "Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters"
Today marks the 48th World Day of Peace, a day commemorated by the Catholic Church to bring peace to every corner of the globe. Each year, the pope...
January 01
IJM Interns/Fellows: Top Ten Moments From 2014
IJM teams around the world are celebrating the end of a very big year. To recap, we asked some of our interns and fellows to share ten moments...
December 31
Police Abuse of Power
This Kenyan Father Will Be Home For Christmas
Yesterday, Collins’ IJM lawyer, Wamaitha Kimani, went by the prison to tell him we believed he might get out on bail today. “He nodded and said thank...
December 19
Land Theft
Study Sheds New Light on Violence Against Ugandan Widows
New IJM research finds that nearly one of three widows in one area of Uganda is a victim of property grabbing—a devastating crime that threatens...
November 25
Sex Trafficking
Survivors of Sex Trafficking Share What It Means To Be Beautiful
Every twenty-something woman has ideas on what it means to be beautiful. A small group of young women gathered in India’s largest city take turns...
November 21
Sex Trafficking
What I Found In A Name
By: Tierney Ducharme
November 13
Police Abuse of Power
Innocent Prisoners Waiting for Justice Find Unprecedented Support from Local Kenyan Churches
Less than 10 miles from Nairobi’s main city square, Kariobangi is one of its most densely-populated slums. More than 150,000 people live in a...
November 06