BREAKING NEWS UPDATE Locations: Bolivia, The Philippines, Kenya, Guatemala
Result: Rapists and traffickers sent to prison Dear William, Around the world, IJM lawyers are making a simple message clear: If you abuse defenseless girls and women, you will go to jail. In the past week alone, five more violent criminals have been convicted as a result of IJM casework: | CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES - IJM Attorney Yvonne Artigas displays the ‘guilty’ judgment she and the IJM Cebu legal team have pursued for the past three years. |
· La Paz, Bolivia - Feb 8: A man is sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexual abuse of his daughter. · Cebu, the Philippines - Feb 7: Two pimps are sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking. · Nairobi, Kenya - Feb 7: A man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a young girl in his church. · Guatemala City, Guatemala - Feb 3: A rapist who assaulted a 13-year-old girl is sentenced to eight years in prison. This week’s major convictions are a result of years of effort and the brave testimony of the girls and women we serve. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for justice. This global movement of friends, advocates and supporters is ensuring that violent rapists and traffickers face consequences and vulnerable girls and women are safe. Gratefully,
Laurie Hayes
International Justice Mission Visit IJM.org to learn about other recent rescues and convictions. You can also get more breaking news by downloading IJM's free mobile app. 
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