Casework
Violence Against Women and Children
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Survivors organise to protect children
Survivors of violence in Peru are stepping into leadership to help protect children from violence. -
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25 survivors complete leadership training in El Salvador
25 women and men in El Salvador have completed IJM’s survivor leadership training, marking a powerful milestone in their journey into leadership. -
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Justice in intimate partner violence case
A leader from the Uganda Survivor Network referred a case of intimate partner violence to IJM, helping secure justice for Lydia. Her decisive action led to the perpetrator's arrest and sentence, under charges of domestic violence and assault. -
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First survivor chapter for women with disabilities launches in Peru
For the first time in Peru, women with disabilities are leading a dedicated group for survivors of violence – led by survivor leader Luz MarĂa. -
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Justice for three young boys in Uganda
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. -
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IJM Uganda reveals shocking scale of violence against women and children
A new national baseline report exposes the urgent need to protect women and children from violence in Uganda. -
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Powerful man convicted of intimate partner violence
A high-ranking government official in Uganda has been convicted of intimate partner violence, following repeated physical abuse and financial control. The verdict marks a significant moment in the stand against violence towards women in Uganda. -
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Survivors lead historic advocacy event in Guatemala City
This month, for the first time ever, survivors of violence led a public advocacy event in one of the busiest public spaces in Guatemala City: the downtown. -
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Justice for a nine-year-old girl in Uganda
A High Court in Uganda recently sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting Devine* when she was just five years old.