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Join us to support women who have been subjected to rape in war-torn central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rape is used as a weapon of war. When women are raped, they are often rejected by their families and community. They are then expected to maintain a silence while suffering physical pain, mental anguish and social isolation.
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International Day for Disaster Reduction
Amazing women leading the way
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TAGS: 191.Bangladesh, 175.Climate change and environment, 168.Emergencies, 265.Emergency news, 319.Gender, 263.News, 258.Sierra Leone
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“Helping women gives me strength”
Founding Avega East, a Rwandan women’s association, helped Odette Kayirere find new meaning to life after the murder of her husband in the 1994 genocide.
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TAGS: 319.Gender, 264.International news, 263.News, 220.Rwanda
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CAFOD's approach to women and gender equality issues
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TAGS: 134.16 days of activism, 187.advocacy, 17.Campaigning, 319.Gender, 318.Women's day of prayer
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Bishops condemn Congo atrocities
As we mark 16 days of activism against gender violence, we are concerned by reports of atrocities near Goma.
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TAGS: 134.16 days of activism, 197.DR Congo, 168.Emergencies, 265.Emergency news, 319.Gender, 302.Human Rights, 263.News
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Sri Lanka: Women speak out against violence
CAFOD’s Partner SAVISTHRI in Sri Lanka has recently launched a public awareness campaign to put a stop to violence against women in all its forms.
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TAGS: 134.16 days of activism, 267.Campaigning news, 319.Gender, 264.International news, 263.News, 221.Sri Lanka
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16 days of activism against gender violence
Sexual violence is an issue that affects all of us. But when it’s used as a weapon of war, it can destroy communities and hamper the development of entire nations. Join us in speaking out, giving and praying for an end to sexual violence over the 16 days of activism.
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TAGS: 134.16 days of activism, 17.Campaigning, 319.Gender, 167.Peace and conflict
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