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.

Support UNFPA's life-saving work to help survivors of sexual violence.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where women and girls are suffering from conflict-related violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are crucial.

See what finding refuge, safety and support looks like for gender-based violence survivors like Hekima and Noella in Goma.

*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

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.