The Guardian shares an iconic IJM story, the story of David Makara. When IJM lawyer, Victor Kamau, met David Makara, David was chained to a hospital bed with a freshly amputated arm and facing false accusations from the police. Against all odds they won their case, and now David is defending others facing injustice in Kenya.
This June, around 1,400 IJM advocates reached out to Congress requesting a congressional hearing on the Trafficking in Persons Report to elevate its importance and impact on anti-human trafficking work done by government officials, survivors and NGOs. On October 27th, Congress did just that! The House Foreign Affairs Committee gathered to discuss combatting global human trafficking, and IJM’s Peter Williams, Principle Advisor on Modern Slavery, testified.
The Ugandan High Court ruled to convict a head teacher on twelve counts, including trafficking charges for his abuse of children at the school where he worked. He was sentenced the same day to life in prison. Our team in IJM Uganda is overjoyed to witness the resolve and justice brought to these clients they have worked with for years!
Years ago, Philippine authorities, persistent in investigating the hidden crime of online sexual exploitation of children, found and brought Ruby* to safety, along with five other girls who had been trafficked into the same house. IJM, alongside the local government, fought for these victims, and their traffickers were sentenced to 15-years in prison. Now Ruby* is lending her voice and challenging those who can make change happen.
Urge Congress to cosponsor legislation to protect women and children in Central America. This bill is bipartisan, but the House and the Senate must act! Tell your reps that ending violence must be prioritized.
For the past 21 years, IJM CEO, Gary Haugen’s best seller, Good News About Injustice, has rung true amidst a changing landscape and readers who feel the pull to see justice prevail. IJM is honored that it was 1 of 27 books chosen in celebration of IVP’s 75th year.
