Shifting Narratives in Addressing Sexual Violence

Congo-Kinshasa: Sexual Violence Systematically Used As a Weapon of War in the DR Congo

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for women and children, who face an increased risk of conflict-related sexual violence.

Shifting Narratives in Addressing Sexual Violence

The need for evidence-backed approaches to sexual violence.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the eastern part of the country is still plagued by armed conflict, which has a significant impact on civilians. According to the latest note by the Joint United Nations Office for Human Rights (UNCHR), the human rights situation in the country deteriorated in February 2025. Violations are concentrated in conflict areas in the eastern part of the country.

The military offensive led since January by M23 rebels in the provinces of North and South Kivu has significantly worsened living conditions in this mineral-rich region, historically home to numerous non-state armed groups. The figures speak for themselves: nearly nine million people have been displaced, […]

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Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)