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Hundreds of Zambians Impacted by IJM Trainings: Knowledge of Legal Rights Empowers Citizens
Tuesday, 04 September 2007
“Just four days after [IJM Zambia] conducted a workshop here, people have started reporting sexual offenses to my office.” — Zambian government official

Hundreds of Zambians have equipped themselves to fight injustice in their communities by attending IJM’s legal training sessions this year. Many Zambians victimized by illegal property seizure and sexual assault are unaware of the laws designed to protect them. IJM’s Zambia office is fighting to change this: Since the beginning of this year, more than 1500 individuals have attended IJM Zambia’s trainings on property rights and sexual violence.

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UPDATE: Former Slave Freed Through IJM Intervention Now Manages Own Business
Tuesday, 04 September 2007
“I can make my own choices and decisions. … I have freedom.”

Muthu* was eight years old when he was sent to work in a brick kiln by his family. Though he was only a child, he spent seven days a week working, carrying 40-pound loads of bricks on his head and engaging in other tasks of hard physical labor. After 10 years at the kiln, he was offered a new position by the owner of a different brick kiln. As enticement to accept the job, the owner offered Muthu a loan of about $150 to be used for his immediate expenses.

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