Stop Violence Against Women and Children
1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime.
Women like Jakelin in Guatemala.
When Jakelin was a child, she was abused by someone she knew. Today she is speaking up against violence and breaking the silence.
For years, Jakelin suffered her relative's repeated sexual assaults in silence.
But Jakelin found the strength to speak up, to testify against her abuser and - with IJM's help - secure an eight-year prison sentence.
But many women and children are still forced to stay silent. Many cases remain open. Many abusers are never held to account.
"Don't be silent. Don't be afraid... Because anything is possible. Because justice is for everyone." - Jakelin
The beginnings of change are happening. We need your help to protect women urgently.
IJM works to combat violence against women and children in Uganda, Guatemala, Bolivia, El Salvador and Kenya.
Our impact
12,800 +
Women and children brought to safety from violence
3,400 +
Perpetrators of violence convicted
2,500 +
Women and children brought to safety and and supported through IJM and partners' aftercare programmes