Stopping violence against women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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*Pierette almost died after being raped by two bandits while she was fetching wood in the forest.

See her story and how UNFPA came to her aid.

*Name changed for protection

Midwives save lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ‌

Read more about Midwives save lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ‌

Amid conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, midwives deployed by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are providing life-saving care for pregnant women in need.

Find out more about our ongoing humanitarian response to the crisis here.

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Urgent support needed for violence-affected women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

04 September 2019

A displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by crises within the country. © UNFPA DRC

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

01 September 2017

Pregnant women wait to be screened at the Kalomba health center during a UNFPA-supported mobile clinic. © UNFPA DRC

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Online course helps aid workers help women and girls

24 February 2017

A women's meeting in South Sudan. A free online course is helping aid workers improve safety and services for women and girls. © UNFPA South Sudan/Harriet Adong

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Delivering Safely, Even in the Refugee Camps of Uganda

07 September 2012

<p>Alice in an ambulance following a safe delivery. <i>Photo: UNFPA Uganda</i> </p>

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