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Current Events in the Democratic Republic of Congo:

NY Times - Congo

Violence continues in Congo 2012

Congo Women in the media

Rape is not just a weapon of war, it is a weapon within the home - Check out the link below:

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Women in Congo are usually the ones who look after the family and care for the community.  A lot of these women endure harsh environmental conditions while living under the fear of violence and rape.  Read more about Congolese women under the "Get Educated!" section of this blog.

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nobelwomensinitiative.org

I found this website which has been very informative on bringing awareness and fighting to end sexual violence against women all over the world. The article is very empowering and very much worth reading, be a part of the voice!

Women protesting for peace in Goma, an eastern city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2008

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*Check out the whole story!

Also-UN representative, Margot Wallstrom, sheds some light on a huge issue in Congo-which was considered the "RAPE CAPITAL of the world" in 2010!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8650112.stm