Mobile ultrasounds bring joy to pregnant women in DR Congo

March 6, 2026

In the DR Congo, mobile ultrasounds don’t just save lives – they bring comfort and joy to expectant mothers.

See what it means to women trying to bring life into the world amid conflict.

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"They raped us all": Asifiwe's story of war, rape, and resilience in DR Congo

October 14, 2025

In The Democratic Republic of the Congo, rape is being used as a weapon of war with total impunity.

"They entered our house, tied up my father. Then took me and my two older sisters and raped us all”. Asifiwe's story shows the horrific cost—and the resilience it takes to heal.

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Deep scars, fragile hope for Congolese refugees in Angola

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“The world needs to open their eyes”: Kasai survivors call for attention to crisis

28 March 2018

“What I have had to go through, it has been terrible," said Antone, 50. Her husband and children were killed as they fled Kasai. © UNFPA Angola/Tiril Skarstein

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Women-friendly spaces offer safe haven for Congolese refugees in Angola

15 January 2018

Kiena Odette, Musito and other girls take part in educational and recreational activities at the UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein

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Solar power brings light to Congolese refugees in Angola

26 December 2017

Ester and her children fled violence in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They have just arrived in the Lóvua settlement in north-east Angola. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein

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Running for her life: A journey of violence, displacement and healing

04 December 2017

"I probably would be dead by now were it not for their intervention," Ms. Asinde said of the staff at the Kakuma Support Centre. © UNFPA Kenya/Douglas Waudo

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Violence, fear limit access to pregnancy care in Democratic Republic of Congo's Kasai area

01 September 2017

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