CARE's latest campaign: Voices Against Violence

Last Sunday was International Women’s Day and although this was a day to celebrate women’s achievements it is also a time to remind the world of the horrific crimes and acts of violence that women are subjected to.

Major General Patrick Cammaert, former UN Peacekeeping Operation commander in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said: “It is now more dangerous to be a woman than to be a soldier in modern conflict.”

During conflict situations, women are at an increased risk of rape and sexual violence – but even when a conflict has ended, women are still not sufficiently supported or protected. Victims often face risks if they report the crime. They may be ostracized or attacked by members of their own community. The physical and emotional trauma can last long after the nightmare of the rape itself.

CARE believes that much greater attention should go to ensuring the safety of survivors – who face great risks if they go to the police and are often stigmatized by their own communities – and providing sustained support beyond the initial medical and legal assistance.

CARE is calling on policy-makers to put victims before bureaucracy in the battle against rape in countries hit by conflict, highlighting the chasm between policy rhetoric and the real needs of victims of sexual violence during and after conflict.

CARE has set up an online petition where you can add your voice to the hundreds who have already signed.

Click here to sign the petition >>

 
 

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