Join us for a discussion on the escalating violence in DRC, implications for women and girls, and recommendations for a way forward.
USA Today: ‘I Have Been Raped Twice in Just the Last Year’: Pay Attention to the Fighting in Congo
An epidemic of rape has overwhelmed the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the world isn’t paying attention.
Ensuring Women’s Protection Amid Rising Conflict in Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and especially the eastern part of the country, has endured decades of conflict, pitting government forces against rebel groups.
Escalating Conflict in the DRC Needs Robust Response
Donor countries must urgently increase funding for a humanitarian response that was insufficient even before the latest conflict.
Urgent Humanitarian Assistance Needed for 400,000 People Displaced by DRC Volcano Eruption
Hundreds of thousands of people who have been displaced by the Mount Nyiragongo volcano eruption need humanitarian assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fair Observer: We Can’t Turn Our Back on the DRC
Amid spiking violence and displacement, life in the Democratic Republic of Congo today is nothing short of nightmarish. As the situation in the country worsens, the international community must step up and engage.
The U.S. Must Immediately Halt ICE Deportations of Africans
Refugees International is alarmed by reports that the Trump administration will begin deporting large groups of asylum seekers from Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this week.
Leaving Millions Behind: The Harmful Consequences of Donor Fatigue in the DRC
Insufficient funding threatens to unravel decades of investment and push the Democratic Republic of Congo deeper into chaos.
DRC Humanitarian Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Affected Congolese Civilians
An estimated 13.1 million Congolese citizens are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance and protection.
D.R. Congo: Alarming Needs in Kasai Must Be Addressed
Despite the alarming numbers of people in need, as well as the grave atrocities being carried out, the Kasai region has received very little international attention and humanitarian funding. More than 30,000 people have fled from the Kasai region into Angola, seeking protection and support, and another 1.4 million people are internally displaced. The UN estimates that roughly one million people are food insecure, including 400,000 children who are facing malnutrition. The needs are staggering