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A Needed Controversy over Sexualized Violence in the DR Congo is my latest blog post for Women Under Siege. View here: www.womenundersiegeproject.org Thanks for reading !
TEDxPSU Talk: “Daring to Make a Difference for Congo”
I was thrilled and honored to participate in TEDxPSU! It was an incredible opportunity to serve as witness, messenger and advocate for women and girls in Congo. I hope you find the talk informative and inspiring. Thanks for watching!
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The Badilika Congo Blog: LES MILITANTS POUR LA RENAISSANCE DU CONGO
The purpose of the Badilika Congo Blog (Badilika means “change” in Kiswahili) is to feature voices of Congolese youth who have much to say about their lives and country but lack the resources to access the internet. This post is another … Continue reading
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TEDxPSU: Daring to Make a Difference for Congo
I was honored to speak at TEDxPSU (www.tedxpsu.edu) on March 17. A link to the video will be available soon!
Why I Work with Rape Survivors in Africa
“Has the world forgotten about us?” These words from Fatima, a Darfuri rape survivor, still haunt me. It was the summer of 2006 and I was collecting interviews as part of my research-based activism with 25 Darfuri genocide survivors at … Continue reading
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A Basketball Lesson for Congress
Like many of you, I’m fed up with the US Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, for their unwillingness to compromise and move our country out of this epic mess. The endless posturing, blaming, and stonewalling are politics at its worst … Continue reading
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The Badilika Congo Blog: The Advancement of M23
The purpose of the Badilika Congo Blog (Badilika means “change” in Kiswahili) is to feature voices of Congolese youth who have much to say about their lives and country but lack the resources to access the internet. This post is another … Continue reading
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Dr. Mukwege Sends Message to Panzi Staff
Mukwege calls for overcoming hatred with love.
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Dr. Mukwege Press Conference in Sweden
Great to see Dr. Mukwege strong in spirit and words.
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The Spirit of Panzi
It’s been a rough few days at Panzi hospital. The attack on Dr. Mukwege last Thursday night and the death of his employee, who was a long-time friend, was shocking and heart-wrenching. You can read the press release from Panzi … Continue reading
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