Conflict-related sexual violence in the DR Congo is often downplayed.
Sexual Violence in the DR Congo
The conflict in eastern DRC has been marked by a number of human rights abuses. Although the extent of the sexual violence is not known, it is estimated that tens of thousands of women have been systematically raped by combatant forces.
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15 April 2010
Sexual Violence in DR Congo
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- Oxfam International
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- Oxfam International
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Oxfam's striking short film, shot in eastern Congo in 2008, elevates the stories of women working to overcome brutality and asks viewers to take ... see more »
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15 April 2010
An investigation of sexual violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
- Author:
- Oxfam International
- Publisher:
- Oxfam International
- Publication Date:
The conflict in Eastern DRC has been marked by a number of human rights abuses, including the use of extreme sexual violence. Although the true extent ... see more »
