Exposing The Brutality Of Sexual Violence In Congo

A journalist in Congo encourages rape survivors to share their stories to publicize the use of rape as a weapon of war.

Rape Hotline Reaches out to Women in Somalia

A new group is working to aid victims of sexual violence in Somalia.

Preparing for Elections in Congo

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There will be elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo a year from now. Some Congo experts say free and fair elections are paramount but others say the international community focuses too much on elections and not enough on other issues. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. (Photo: Michael Kavanagh) Download MP3
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The UN’s fight against sexual violence in Congo

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A top UN official is briefing the Security Council today on her recent trip to eastern Congo to investigate the mass rape of civilians in the Walikale region in late July and early August of this year. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at what UN peacekeepers can do to better protect civilians and prevent sexual violence by armed groups in the eastern DRC. (UN Photo/Marie Frechon) Download MP3
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Sexual assault in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe

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A new report out today documents Robert Mugabe’s alleged campaign of organized sexual violence against opposition supporters during the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. Download MP3

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Entire program – August 11, 2009

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Today on The World: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls on Congo to put an end to widespread sexual violence, an Afghan TV station that’s going CNN-style for the upcoming presidential election.

Clinton in Congo

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued her tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo today, highlighting the need for a response to the epidemic levels of sexual violence. The World’s Jeb Sharp has details.

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