In 2006, the penal code was amended to “prevent and severely reprimand infractions relating to sexual violence and to ensure systematic support for the victims of these crimes.” It is 5 years later and the DRC government has not met these standards. According to the Women’s Watch article the new penal code did not protect a 13 year old girl in Kinshasa after being raped. The girl’s father had to pay 60$ to file a police report. He had to initiate the… Continue
Posted on June 8, 2011 at 1:44pm
As an Evoke Agent for Water for People I find it my duty to further their cause that everyone is the world have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. I too wish to stop people dying because of lack of water from water or sanitation related diseases. Through partners, Water for People develops ways in which to create clean water for people in places where that is not always the case. Water for People relies on… Continue
Posted on June 8, 2011 at 1:41pm
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