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Mukono Court Recognized as Model for Ugandan System
Close by the massive, three-story (and unfinished) structure of the Mukono District administrative centre stands the Mukono Magistrate’s Court. The...
June 16
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A Ugandan Court Defends a Grandmother and Sets a New Precedent
By Kathryn Wilkes
Kathryn Wilkes is the Field Office Director for IJM Kampala. She and her team have helped defend more than 1,000 widows and orphans...
April 13
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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
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IJM Celebrates Two Years in Gulu By Topping 150+ Property Restorations For Widows & Orphans
Today, IJM celebrates two years of securing justice for impoverished widows and orphans in Gulu, Uganda.
October 15
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Fashionable Scarves and Bags Help Ugandan Women Stay Safe
As temperatures begin to cool and shoppers start looking for fashionable winter wear, many may not know that some popular name brand items are being...
October 02
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The Battle for Home: How Property Grabbing Has Divided One Family in Uganda
A battle that has lasted nearly as long as Charles has been alive is ending soon: This week, a man and woman were arrested and charged for stealing...
September 25
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