Congo Rape

A Glimmer of Hope for the Women in Congo

Margot Wallström | Posted 05.30.2012

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Women are not considered to have much value in a society where sexual violence is the norm and justice for perpetrators is the exception. A young woman explained to me that in eastern Congo, "A dead rat is worth more than the body of a woman."

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The Most 'Insanely Great' -- But Missing -- iPad Feature Ever

Emmanuelle Chriqui | Posted 05.06.2012

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If the last decade has taught us anything, it's that where Apple goes, the world market will follow. We would like to see that path be one that leads towards building responsible products that enhance the lives of all people of the world -- not just consumers.

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America Does Not Happen By Accident

Ming Holden | Posted 03.17.2012

Simply put, America needs not to abandon foreign aid because if it did so, it would forfeit leadership.

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Human Rights Day 2011: Signals of Hope

William F. Schulz | Posted 02.07.2012

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2011 has been a momentous year. The Arab Spring alone promises to reshape the human rights landscape. Add to that the independence of South Sudan, the apparent opening in Myanmar and Occupy Wall Street, and you have the makings of a watershed year.

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Accused War Criminal To Run In Congo Election

AP | Posted 01.03.2012

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KINSHASA, Congo -- An international human rights group is calling on the Congolese government to arrest a militia leader accused of war crimes who is ...

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Women and Men in Partnership: Eradicating Gender Violence

Tabby Biddle | Posted 12.13.2011

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More of our conversations in the media, in our communities, in our spiritual centers, in our schools, and in our homes need to be about how we as women and men, girls and boys, truly feel about each other. Do we respect each other? Why? Why not?

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Silence Is 'Not' Golden When It Comes To The Congo

Rev. Otis Moss III | Posted 12.10.2011

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Like the Bible, each religion's source of truth emphasizes that love, righteousness and justice are guiding principles for human beings. Yet, silence is offered instead of an interfaith clarion call for justice.

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Wealth of a Nation

Elizabeth Blackney | Posted 12.03.2011

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Ethically sourced, responsibly produced and market ready energy and commodities will strengthen us as a people and ultimately, our rival China, will be made better as well.

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WATCH: Male Rape Victims -- The 'Double Taboo' Of Global Sexual Violence

Posted 09.28.2011

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The increasingly brutal raping of Congo women has been dominating the global headlines for some time, but now, Al-Jazeera is shedding light onto an ev...

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UN Report: Mass Rapes By Government Troops In Congo

AP | SALEH MWANAMILONGO and MICHELLE FAUL | Posted 09.21.2011

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KINSHASA, Congo — The United Nations on Friday named two Congolese army colonels who appear to be blocking an investigation of soldiers accused ...

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Everest: Summit, at What Cost?

Georgina Miranda | Posted 09.11.2011

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After three hours of restless sleep, I rose at 3 am to pack up my gear, test my oxygen mask, and start the ascent to the South Col (26,000 ft.), the fourth and final camp before the summit of Everest.

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Social Media Versus Rape in the Congo

Susan McCue | Posted 07.13.2011

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Social media have helped drive the historic change we have witnessed across the Middle East. In less visible areas of the world, like the Congo, where rape is being used as a tactic of war, they can do the same.

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OVER

Eve Ensler | Posted 07.12.2011

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I Am Over: A world that could allow, has allowed, continues to allow 400 thousand women, 23,00 women, or one woman to be raped anywhere, anytime of any day in the Congo.

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Report: 48 Women Raped Every Hour In Congo

AP | RUKMINI CALLIMACHI | Posted 07.11.2011

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DAKAR, Senegal — The African nation of Congo has been called the worst place on earth to be a woman. A new study released Wednesday shows that i...

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A Deadly Mother's Day Secret

Javier Bardem | Posted 07.06.2011

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Underlying all of our dizzying 21st century communication tools is one of the saddest secrets in the world involving mothers and daughters. Innocently, inadvertently, we are using communication products that are powered by conflict minerals.

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War Against Women

Martha St Jean | Posted 05.31.2011

Read More: Women's Rights, Libya, Women's Issues, Congo Rape, Women's Health, Middle East, Iran, Bangladesh, Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan War, Impact News

It is time to help bear the burden with women suffering around the world.

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The War in Congo Waged on the Bodies of Women and Girls

Margot Wallström | Posted 05.25.2011

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On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, ending sexual violence as a war weapon remains one of the greatest challenges to the protection of women's human rights.

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When You Hear the Word "Congo," Naturally You Think "Fun for Children"

Disgrasian | Posted 05.25.2011

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For a limited time only, we can go to the Congo for $799.99!

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The New Women's Movement, From Congo To Davos

The Huffington Post | Julia Steers | Posted 05.25.2011

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This is the last post in our series profiling the Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. "I follow with my eyes men who are passing by. ...

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Congo Leader Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Murder In International Court

AP | MIKE CORDER | Posted 05.25.2011

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Congo's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he gave his private army free...

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Costs of Convenience

Ashley Judd | Posted 05.25.2011

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I dream of the day when electronics companies fully commit to tracing, auditing, and certifying the minerals they use in their products, and rape minerals are successfully excluded from the marketplace.

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No More Rape

Eve Ensler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Why are we still arguing over the definition of genocide and femicide and spending fortunes counting the numbers of raped women rather than stopping the atrocities?

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Hundreds Raped On Congo-Angola Border

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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More than 600 women and girls were recently raped along the Congo-Angola border during a mass expulsion of illegal immigrants, according to the United...

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A Wake-Up Call From The Depths Of The Congo

Brian D. McLaren | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sadly, except for a few outspoken individuals, Christians in the U.S. haven't said much about the Congo, even though most of those suffering and dying there are fellow Christians.

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The Gift of Cancer

Eve Ensler | Posted 05.25.2011

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It happens like this. The doctor walks towards me. His face is ashen. He says we have found something. It does not look good.

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