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Stop Rape and Other Violence Against Women in War-torn Democratic Republic of Congo
Target: U.S. SenateSponsored by: CARE
The epidemic of rape and sexual violence in the war-torn country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a humanitarian catastrophe.
The urgency of the crisis cannot be overstated.
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Armed groups are effectively using sexual violence as a weapon of war and destruction, inflicting grievous physical, psychological and social harm on women, children and entire communities.
The physical and emotional harm these women and girls face is staggering, and they rarely find the medical and psychological care they so desperately need. While the perpetrators of these horrific crimes move with impunity to their next victims, whole communities live in constant fear of the next wave of violence.
The International Violence Against Women Act (S.2279) would significantly increase U.S. commitment to ending gender-based violence in the DRC and around the world. By passing the IVAWA, we will take a significant step toward addressing this type of violence in the DRC and other crisis regions around the world.
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Women and children need protection from these animals we call men in the congo. Well now the men of the US have a chance to show the world that they are not animals as well. Pass this bill to protect women and children. Its time we do something positive to dispel all the negative.
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Do something positive to imporve the image of the US in the global community - act to address this issue NOW!!!!!
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Very important!
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Act now,would you tolerate this if it was the women in your family being abused this way? Without your help this will continue.ACT NOW
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Attention Of Congress, The way to diectly deal with this is to give the power back to the people by educating the these people of their Rights, Encouraging, practising their religous practises Dance and give the people the power of Citerzens arrest. I really hope they are heard Peace love and Light!!
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Every human being has a right to lead a peaceful and joyful life. All violence must be stopped. ESPECIALLY that against women.
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this is one of the most disgusting practices that is still allowed in our world. women should be loved. not tortured. put an end to this already!
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The gift of life, love & freedom is the most precious thing we carry within ourselves. Let's preserve it, cherish it, and enjoy it. Share it with the whole world. Peace. Marisela
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Women are human, have feelings like everyone. Should be treated properly. NOT bashed, Raped & Killed.
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We wouldn't want this to happen to our mothers, sisters, or friends. Since the U.S. apparently has an abundance of funds (or national debt) for military purposes, what say we divert some of those funds (or debt) to humanitarian causes such as this? At the very least, it would be a sensible use of the taxpayers' dollars.