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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndependent Medico-Legal Unit is a registered community development nonprofit, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. Its registration number is KE-NGOB-independent-medico-legal-unit. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 43/100 for community development charities in Kenya.
Independent Medico-Legal Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Kenya is 43/100.
Independent Medico-Legal Unit is registered in Kenya.
Independent Medico-Legal Unit is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Kenya. It operates as a NGO.
Independent Medico-Legal Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Coordination Board. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among community development charities registered in Kenya: Independent Medico-Legal Unit's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is above the peer average of 43/100.
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NeutralKenya now a ‘repressed’ state, IMLU warns - capitalfm.co.ke
Seeking Justice for Survivors of Post-Election Sexual Violence: A Commentary on Civil Appeal No. E645 of 2021 - ICJ Kenya
PUBLIC ADVISORY FOR FAMILIES AND WITNESSES TO AN INJURY AND FATALITY - Amnesty Kenya
Court of Appeal postpones judgment in election-related sexual violence case - Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
Statement Condemning the Arbitrary Detention without charge of Human Rights Defenders, following The End Femicide March held on 10 December 2024 - Amnesty Kenya
Kenya: End killings and torture of protesters, ensure freedom of assembly - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT
President Ruto's administration criticised over cases of torture, human rights violations - Citizen Digital
Hitmen exploiting loopholes in mortuary law to enforce disappearances - Daily Nation
IMLU, OMCT Network member, publishes the National Torture Prevalence Survey 2016 - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT
Police accused of arresting and torturing suspect to death - Daily Nation
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Quick facts about Independent Medico-Legal Unit
- What is Independent Medico-Legal Unit?
- Independent Medico-Legal Unit is a community development ngo, Kenya. 1
- Where is Independent Medico-Legal Unit located?
- Headquartered in Kenya.
- Is Independent Medico-Legal Unit trustworthy?
- Independent Medico-Legal Unit has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Independent Medico-Legal Unit's registration number?
- Registration: KE-NGOB-independent-medico-legal-unit (Kenya).
- What is Independent Medico-Legal Unit's website?
- https://imlu.org/
- Are donations to Independent Medico-Legal Unit tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.