July 2008
Cambodian court sentences Russian national to 13 years imprisonment for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl
In a modern-day David vs. Goliath story, a young girl’s testimony brings down a powerful expat investor accused in 18 other cases of abuse
“The significance of this verdict cannot be overestimated.”
- Patrick Stayton: Director, IJM Cambodia
A Phnom Penh court has delivered a guilty verdict against Alexander Trofimov, a Russian investor with powerful sway in the Cambodian community where he had been living. Trofimov was charged with debauchery with a child under 15. Debauchery is the legal term that covers sexual abuse of children under Cambodian law.
Former Slaves Build Successful Groundnut Business
“Release has rightly paved the way for [Gowshik and Geetha] to live a life of dignity and freedom.”
- IJM Chennai Social Worker
IJM UK Executive Director Presents Anti-Trafficking Strategy to 500 European Parliamentarians
PARIS, FRANCE – IJM UK Executive Director Terry Tennens presented on International Justice Mission’s experience in anti-trafficking work to an assembly of more than 500 European government officials gathered to discuss security and cooperation among the member states of the European Union.
The event, known as “Study Days,” was organized by the European People’s Party and European Democrats (known collectively as EPP-ED). EPP-ED is the largest group in the European Parliament, with 288 members from 27 member states.
Stephen's Story: From rescued to rescuer
Ten years ago, as a wave of bank robberies swept Kenya, bank employees like Stephen anxiously wondered if their branches would be struck by the crime. The tense speculation did not last long: Stephen’s branch was soon hit by thieves who robbed the bank and shot a police officer while making their escape. Shaken by the incident, Stephen and his colleagues wondered if the perpetrators would ever be found.
