Police Abuse of Power
Police Abuse of Power
IJM-developed training is credited with leading to peaceful election in Kenya
For years during election cycles, Kenya has experienced heightened brutality and police abuse of power. At the request of police leadership, IJM...
December 12
Police Abuse of Power
Justice for three. Safety for all.
“Gather the team. We need to pray.”
These were the first words my IJM colleague Sharon Cohn Wu said after entering my office late in the afternoon...
July 22
Police Abuse of Power
Convicted: Justice Served for IJM Kenya Colleagues and Client in Mavoko 3 Trial
Friday, July 22, 2022, NAIROBI, Kenya — One of the casework focuses of IJM Kenya is combating police abuse of power in the country, and on June 23,...
July 22
Slavery
IJM Celebrates 25 Years of Progress and the Heroes Who Make It Possible
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, IJM gratefully rejoices over the 76,000+ people rescued from slavery and everyday violence, and the 7.3 million...
June 29
Police Abuse of Power
After 7 Years, Woman Falsely Accused of Robbery with Violence is Cleared
On May 26th, 2022, almost seven years after Jacinta was falsely accused, the court acquitted Jacinta of all charges.
June 23
Police Abuse of Power
Senior Police Officer Convicted of Murder for the First Time in Kenyan History
A senior police officer was convicted today after he was found guilty of murder in a high-profile case of police abuse in Kenya. Formerly the Officer...
December 14
Police Abuse of Power
Help Transform Kenya
The cry to stop police abusing their power against the innocent is growing loud and strong in the streets of Kenya. Women and men long to be free...
July 05
Police Abuse of Power
IJM Launches Petition Demanding Justice in Kenya Following Murder of Kenyan Lawyer
International Justice Mission (IJM) today announced the launch of a petition demanding justice in the murders of IJM staff member Willie Kimani, IJM...
July 02
Police Abuse of Power
IJM Announces Deaths of Two Individuals Associated with its Kenya Operations Following Their June 23rd Disappearance
Friday, July 1, 2016, WASHINGTON, DC; NAIROBI KENYA: With deep mourning, International Justice Mission (IJM) today announced that two individuals...
July 01