Epidemic of Rape in the Congo: Women for Women International
By: WomenforWomenIntl
Posted: Oct 21 08
Witnessed: 449 times
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Rape and sexual abuse, Violence against women, War crimes
access to medical treatment, Africa, Congo, DRC, humanitarian, Mass Killings, rape, sexual violence
As seen on 60 Minutes: Women for Women International reports from DR Congo in concert with Anderson Cooper's piece for 60 Minutes, "War Against Women" featuring Women for Women International's program in the DR Congo. Also, please watch "The Greatest Silence" trailer and the film which features our Congo program as well. www.womenforwomen.org
[Originally uploaded here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMkMlXk3NM by Women for Women, August/2007]
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