I feel like such an ass when I read articles like this. Just reminds me of how good I have it. My complaints/worries are so trivial compared to the ones these women (and others around the world) have. If you know me personally, remind me…gently.

“As more girls show Fulamatu’s courage, we can some day break taboos about sexual violence and inch toward a global recognition that it is more shameful to rape than to be raped.”

“About 60% of Nairobi residents, about two million people, live in slums with limited access to water and sanitation. “Women and girls in Nairobi’s slums live under the constant threat of sexual violence,” the report said.”

Rose was discharged with an armful of condoms and pill boxes: antibiotics for sexually transmitted diseases, anti-H.I.V. treatment, pills for vaginitis and over-the-counter painkillers.

As she emerged, her uncle — whom Rose calls Papa — watched her from a distance, tears streaming down his face.

“Beautiful child, oh beautiful child,” he said. “Look into my eyes and you will know how I feel. When is this all going to end? Haven’t we suffered enough?”

“His commanding officer refused to press charges - and insisted the attack could not be considered rape, as the woman had not been a virgin.”

I cannot believe this. Views are so backwards on rape. Blame the victim because she isn’t a virgin, not the cruel rapist who attacked her!

Very true, why must the burden lay on the woman to prevent rape? A little backwards.

A good BBC article on the rampant rape in DR Congo. Why is there so little coverage on this? This is horrific and deserves more attention.