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Sexual Abuse
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Justice for Three Young Boys in Uganda
January 2026 Three boys who were sexually assaulted by a self‑proclaimed pastor in their community have now received justice – with the perpetrator sentenced to a total of 55 years in prison. In July 2024, with support from IJM lawyers and social workers, Alpha saw the perpetrator sentenced to 45 years in prison. Thanks to their courage, the man was recently convicted and sentenced to 18 years in Bernard’s case, to be served concurrently with the previous sentence, and 10 years in Alex’s case, to be served separately. -
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Justice for a nine-year-old girl in Uganda
IJM staff in Uganda supported the police investigation and provided vital aftercare to Devine and her family throughout the legal process. -
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Key witness able to testify with the support of a sign language interpreter
The recent court case in Uganda convicted a 68-year-old man for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter. -
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Justice for a teenage girl in Bolivia
Nila* recently received justice, after the man who sexually abused her when she was just 15 years old was sentenced to 20 years in prison.   -
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Healing from sexual abuse: Suluhu’s story
Please be aware that this blog contains details that you might find upsetting. -
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Football coach sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse
Every child deserves to feel safe and protected. But that safety was shattered when Liam was sexually abused by a man he trusted at the age of six.