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Slavery
Trauma-Informed Care Builds Resilience for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Violence
To ensure the best outcomes of healing, survivors need access to trauma-informed care. What is it?
April 08
Violence Against Women & Children
IJM Uganda Helps Bring Justice to a Mother of Twins
“You saved me,” the mother of twins sees her husband convicted after he repeatedly assaulted her for asking him to help with child support.
April 03
Violence Against Women & Children
Court Completes Speedy Trial in Case of Attempted Murder of a Woman at the Hands of her Partner
On July 25, 2023, after a swift three months trial, the Chief Magistrates Court in Gulu sentenced the perpetrator to 3 years of imprisonment for the...
April 02
Violence Against Women & Children
International Conference Tackles Global Trends in Crimes Against Women
TAMIL NADU, INDIA — For the first time in Tamil Nadu, IJM and the State Commission for Women (TNSCW) jointly organized an international conference on...
April 02
Violence Against Women & Children
Ugandan Teen Convicted for Sexually Assaulting a 3-year-old
Through the collaborative efforts of IJM Uganda and the local police, justice prevailed when the 19-year-old man was arrested for sexually abusing...
March 05
Human Trafficking
IJM and the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings for Bulgaria Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enhance Regional Response to Human Trafficking in the Context of the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
International Justice Mission (IJM) and the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NCCTHB) for Bulgaria sign collaboration...
February 29
Sexual Violence
Nine-year court battle ends with man sentenced to 70 years in prison
On August 8, 2023, with intervention by IJM Kenya, authorities and the brave testimony of two siblings, the man, who is suspected of having abused...
February 21
Human Trafficking
IJM Welcomes Passage of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives
The bill, introduced by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ-4) and Susan Wild (D-PA-7), was backed by tremendous bipartisan support with an...
February 14
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Not Swift Enough: Survivors and Children Wait for Government, Industry to Act
Protecting all children and survivors from the ongoing trauma of sexual abuse and exploitation, including CSAM, is past due and urgently needed to...
February 08