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The Democratic Republic of the Congo was recently named "the rape capital of the world" by the United Nations and is the second worst place for women to live (after Afghanistan). Every day thousands of women and girls are raped by soldiers and citizens. Often times they are ostracized by their villages and families after wards, causing many to end their lives.
They are not protected or provided for by their government or villages, and many feel pressure to sleep with soldiers for money and other basic needs, which leads to unwanted pregnancy and more burdens.
Gang rape and violence against women have become the norm, as well as a tactic to rip apart communities and demonstrate the power of rebel forces and military within the country.
Part of the problem is that women of the Congo are still seen as second class citizens. They are usually married off at young ages and forced to bear many children, which takes away their opportunity to receive higher education and realize their worth.
Women are always used as weapons of war. Rape should not be tolerated. Do your part to help these women by giving them a voice.
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