Conviction
Sexual Violence
IJM Bolivia Secures its 150th Conviction
On June 17, a Bolivian court sentenced a sexual aggressor to 25 years in prison after declaring him guilty for raping two young girls, who were just...
July 01
Sex Trafficking
German Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Haitian Minors in DR
On April 3rd, a 75- year old German citizen was found guilty of trafficking, physical and psychological abuse and sexual exploitation of two Haitian...
April 12
Sexual Violence
Military Mechanic Gets 25 Years for Rape of Minor in Bolivia
On March 29, a former military sergeant who used his position of influence and economic power to sexually abuse and rape his stepdaughter for years...
April 02
Conviction
Three Convictions for Domestic Violence in Uganda
This month, three men were convicted and sentenced for the crime of domestic violence in Gulu, Uganda.
February 21
Sexual Violence
Guatemalan Courts Take Strong Stand against Sexual Violence
In the last two months, IJM Guatemala has seen Guatemalan courts bring an end to two cases of sexual violence against children with outstanding...
December 18
Sexual Violence
IJM Lawyers Secure a 70-year Sentence for a Serial Rapist in Guatemala
On August 30th, a Guatemalan judge declared a 23-year-old serial rapist guilty and gave him a sentence of 70 years in prison for raping a minor and...
September 17
Sex Trafficking
Brothel Keeper Sentenced to 10 Years for Horrific Abuse of Two Girls
A painful chapter was finally closed today for two survivors of sex trafficking. The brothel keeper who exploited them for sex in a Kolkata red-light...
April 02
Sex Trafficking
7 sex traffickers convicted for exploiting 13 minors in the Dominican Republic
On January 22, a Dominican court held trial until 10:30 at night, deliberated for an hour, and then found seven sex traffickers guilty of selling...
February 01
Sex Trafficking
Justice in Slavery Case Honors Brave Testimonies of Survivors
IJM Manila secured the first conviction in a slavery case this year. On January 9, a court in the Philippines declared two traffickers guilty for...
January 19