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Democratic Republic of Congo: Women and Rape

Democratic Republic of Congo: Women and Rape. Pan-African Consultants. Bulengo Camp. North Kivu Region; 27,000 internally displaced persons Sexual assault common in region Preventative Security Improved Medical Facilities Psychological Concerns. http://www.unhcr.org/47b169204.html.

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Women and Rape

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  1. Democratic Republic of Congo: Women and Rape Pan-African Consultants

  2. Bulengo Camp • North Kivu Region; 27,000 internally displaced persons • Sexual assault common in region • Preventative Security • Improved Medical Facilities • Psychological Concerns http://www.unhcr.org/47b169204.html

  3. Camp Security Causes of Vulnerability: • The need the leave camp in search of firewood • Extreme Poverty http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/portraits_from_the_congo.html

  4. Security Solution To improve security UNHCR should: • Partner with NGO’s to provide sustainable energy • Implement a poultry project to empower women • Assure on-site training of women’s protection issues for UNHCR and NGO staff http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/drcongo/11789

  5. Medical Facilities • Women in dire need of medical attention • Reconstructive surgery • Pre & Post-natal care • Sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment • HIV/AIDs treatment

  6. Solutions to Improve Medical Facilities • The International Committee of the Red Cross • Construction of clinics • Qualified Professionals

  7. Psychological Impact of Rape • Rape is psychologically damaging. • Stigma exacerbates the problem • Psychological needs not currently being addressed. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/portraits_from_the_congo.html

  8. Solutions to Improve Mental Health • Improve partnership with HEAL Africa • “Helping People Help Themselves” • Build a safe house at Bulengo http://www.rideforworldhealth.org/images/heal_africa.jpg

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