Rape as a weapon of war used in South Sudan
In South Sudan, one of the most brutal and neglected wars are destroying the lives of thousands, particularly women. In less than three weeks in July, the United Nations has documented at least 217...
Rights for Women in Colombian Peace Agreement
In an extraordinary step, the Colombian government and FARC rebels said they will guarantee specific rights for women in a peace agreement, which soon could end 50 years of conflict. As part of the...
Congolese Soldier Sentenced to Prison for Rape
In 2013, Bolingo Katusi, a soldier in the Congolese military, broke into the house of two women in Mukuloka, threatened them with his rifle and raped them. With the support of the two victims and...
Former dictator of Chad ordered to pay thousands of dollars to victims of rape
When Hissène Habré ruled in Chad, millions of people were raped, tortured and killed. A court has now ruled that the former dictator must pay $34,000 to each rape victim. Most of the victims live in...
Tribute to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
On June 19, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Colosseum in Rome was lightened to illuminate consciences, bring light to the testimonies of survivors and pay...
Hommage aux survivant.e.s de violences sexuelles liées au conflit au Colisée de Rome, Ital...
Le 19 juin, Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la violence sexuelle en temps de conflit, le Colisée de Rome a été illuminé pour éveiller les esprits, mettre en lumière les...
