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What does the International Justice Mission do?
International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. We partner with local authorities in 24 program offices in 14 countries to combat trafficking and slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power.
When was the International Justice Mission founded?
1994
International Justice Mission/Founded
What countries does IJM work in?
Where does IJM work? IJM staff partner with local authorities to protect the poor from violence in 17 communities throughout the developing world. Our teams work in Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Guatemala and South Asia.
What is international justice system?
Overview. International justice means ensuring accountability for some of the most serious crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture and enforced disappearances. There are many reasons why victims of these crimes are denied justice.
Who founded International Justice Mission?
Gary Haugen
International Justice Mission/Founders
How many employees does International Justice Mission have?
900 staff
How many people work for IJM? We have more than 900 staff worldwide, and 95\% of us are at work in our own countries.
Why is international criminal justice important?
International criminal justice is important not only to secure justice for victims, but also to preserve rule of law and promote greater peace, security, and stability in an otherwise tumultuous world.
Why do we need international criminal law?
International criminal law allows for individuals to be held criminally responsible not only for committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, but also for attempting, assisting in, facilitating or aiding and abetting the commission of such crimes.
Who is the CEO of International Justice Mission?
Gary Haugen is CEO and founder of International Justice Mission. Before founding IJM in 1997, Gary was a human rights attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he focused on crimes of police misconduct.
What are the goals of international criminal law?
The icc was established with a grandiose ambition. In other words, according to the preamble to the Rome Statute, the Court’s ambition is to put an end to impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
What are crimes pursuant to international law?
Specific crimes that attract individual responsibility at international law include: Piracy. Slavery. Genocide. Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment.
How do you define international criminal law?
International criminal law is a field of international law that seeks to regulate the behavior of states, organizations and individuals operating across national boundaries in commission of international crimes.
What does the International Justice Mission focus on?
The International Justice Mission focuses on caring for victims of human trafficking. International Justice Mission (IJM) is an Christian organization which works in developing nations to address social justice issues.
What is the IJM Institute for Biblical justice?
The ijm institute for biblical justice equips christian leaders and influencers with theological foundations for combating injustice. Ijm’s church mobilization team helps church communities engage in the justice movement, both in local communities and globally. More than 330 churches around the u. S.
How does IJM protect the poor?
Ijm protects the poor from violence by partnering with local authorities to:-rescue victims-bring criminals to justice-restore survivors-strengthen justice systemsijm combats slavery, sex trafficking, sexual violence against children, police abuse of power, property grabbing and citizenship rights abuse.
What is irijm doing to help the poor?
Ijm is addressing this crisis by ensuring access to rule of law for the poor through the provision of individual casework services and in collaboration with government partners to reform the justice system.