Rape in the Congo: is the situation getting better?
source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/18/world/africa/18congo.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
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Honorata Kizende, a rape victim in the Congo, spoke to a group called together by local and international ad groups. The audience consisted of everyone from high-ranking politicians to street kids. Rape victims in the Congo are encouraged to stay silence so as to not bring shame to themselves, their family, or their village. Kizende's willingness to speak reflects a wave to lift the taboo and get women talking.
UN officials have deemed the Congo to have the worst sexual violence in the world. More and more men are getting caught and put through the legal system as efforts to create a safer Congo escalate. However, a large number still walk away free.
European and American aid sources have stepped in to provide legal aid and build courthouses and prisons.
UN officials have deemed the Congo to have the worst sexual violence in the world. More and more men are getting caught and put through the legal system as efforts to create a safer Congo escalate. However, a large number still walk away free.
European and American aid sources have stepped in to provide legal aid and build courthouses and prisons.
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