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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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These women don't deserve such hell.
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The violence against women has to stop.
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Violence against women must be stopped .It is totally against the right to be safe and secure.
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We MUST help stop the violence that is going on.
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Women are the core of families. If this isn't stopped you will be allowing this to manifest in generations of children, creating despair, anger and hatred.
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These women need our help and we have the opportunity to do something for them. These are the women who give life, so therefore we need to stand up for them and help make a difference in their lives. This is just no way of living for any women.
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Why are the perpetrators of such crimes not captured and tried for War Crimes by the United Nations? Someone needs to intervene to stop this. I want the U.S. to take actions to put an end to this kind of TERRORISM!
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No abuse. What is the problem with that?
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No human being should have to be subjected to such a thing.
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Stop this violence NOW! Protect women victims of rape and other forms of violence!
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Violence against women and girls is violence against life itself. Through woman we all enter life. Protecting females against violence is the first obligation of a civilized people. These are the mothers of our future. We must do all we can to protect bearers of life.
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The violence in the DRC has claimed more lives than in Darfur and has been going on for longer, and yet the latter generates more publicity. Is it the oil potential? In the meantime, more awareness for the victims of violence in the DRC hopefully translates into better access to medical care and protection.
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Instead of sending troops to fight for i have no idea, we should fight to stop rape and other violence against women in congo!
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I watched a documentary on Sexual Violence against women in Congo. It shook me to the core hearing the abuse and torture these women have endured at the hands of this civil war. Changes need to made to stop the cycle that is breaking the spirit emotionally and physically of these women. They are the heart of the society and they are paying the biggest price.
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It is our duty to do all we can to stop this violence. Not only is the harm that has been done almost unbearable for the victims themselves, but it also affects the sense of safety, justice and trust of their family members, which creates even more hate and hostility in the next decades.
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