Rape in the Congo

We have frequently discussed the urgency of the sexual violence epidemic in the Congo. Recently, many organizations, as well as the United Nations, have put forth efforts to prosecute rapists and encourage victims to speak out. As displayed in many parts of the world, both past and present, women often are silenced by family members and shunned by society if they speak out.

Jeffrey Gettleman reports:

Rape Victims' Words Jolt Congo Into Change