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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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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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