Addressing sexual violence as a weapon of war: A critical call for action in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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Sexual violence rates remain alarmingly high in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with women and girls affected at 78%.
Despite legal frameworks, conviction rates for sexual violence dropped to only 2%, revealing systemic failures in justice.
Mobile courts have provided some success, yet ongoing instability and funding issues limit their effectiveness.
Healthcare and legal partnerships like those at Panzi Hospital show promise but require increased funding for sustainability.

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Analysis reveals high rates of sexual violence and low conviction rates in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting urgent action needs.

Akilimali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals high rates of sexual violence and low conviction rates in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting urgent action needs.