The impact of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo on women and their response to peace-building

Authors

  • Esther Lubunga University of South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2016.v2n2.a16

Keywords:

Conflicts, church, peace-building, sexual abuse, women

Abstract

The unprecedented brutality, and the widespread sexual assault perpetrated against women during the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereafter the DRC) have caught the attention of the world, to the extent that many observers are raising the question as to why Congolese women are so cruelly treated. To answer this question this paper discusses the complexity of causes behind the conflict and the various reasons leading to the atrocities prevailing in the country. Notwithstanding the painful situation of women in the DRC, there is a strong endeavour among women to transform the society and build a lasting peace.

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Published

2016-12-31

How to Cite

Lubunga, E. (2016). The impact of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo on women and their response to peace-building. Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 2(2), 347–364. https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2016.v2n2.a16

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2016)

Section

General Articles (articles from all theological disciplines)

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Copyright (c) 2016 Esther Lubunga

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