Comments on: Rape as a Weapon of War in the Congo [Part 2 - The Savagery] http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/ The politics of equality, freedom, and human rights. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:51:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Thabo http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-303 Thabo Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:38:25 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-303 It is horrible that children are raped in that manner. One thing for sure those rebels if they rule the nation they would have to support the victims. They must be brought to book. What is the toothless AU doping to protect our children? It is horrible that children are raped in that manner. One thing for sure those rebels if they rule the nation they would have to support the victims. They must be brought to book. What is the toothless AU doping to protect our children?

]]> By: Sandra_Dalene_VanAlstine http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-299 Sandra_Dalene_VanAlstine Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:26:18 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-299 Sandra Dalene VanAlstine - Wanted to introduce myself Thanks <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sandra-dalene-vanalstine/14/648/b3" rel="nofollow">Sandra Dalene VanAlstine</a> Sandra Dalene VanAlstine – Wanted to introduce myself

Thanks
Sandra Dalene VanAlstine

]]> By: jonathan zilberg http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-278 jonathan zilberg Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:16:44 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-278 Hi Julie, Many thanks, I now have it properly referenced in the bibliography and very much appreciate the thoroughness of your references. I have been careful to check the HRW references and to be as exhaustive as possible and like you and most concerned advocates out there also have to rely purely on these all important reports. I suppose you may have seen the latest UNHCR campaign announced last night - The Gimme Shelter Campaign at www.unhcrshelter.org discussed last night, December 18, on CNN, the HARD Talk interview with Leah Chishugi on December 17 at news.bbc.co.uk/!/programmes/hardtalk/17December2008 and before that the Al Jazeera Riz Kahn interview with Eve Elsner "Caught in the crossfire in Congo" at http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2008/11/200811187391146861.html. Many thanks for replying and hope these references are of some use to you. Hi Julie,

Many thanks, I now have it properly referenced in the bibliography and very much appreciate the thoroughness of your references. I have been careful to check the HRW references and to be as exhaustive as possible and like you and most concerned advocates out there also have to rely purely on these all important reports. I suppose you may have seen the latest UNHCR campaign announced last night – The Gimme Shelter Campaign at http://www.unhcrshelter.org discussed last night, December 18, on CNN, the HARD Talk interview with Leah Chishugi on December 17 at news.bbc.co.uk/!/programmes/hardtalk/17December2008 and before that the Al Jazeera Riz Kahn interview with Eve Elsner “Caught in the crossfire in Congo” at http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/rizkhan/2008/11/200811187391146861.html.

Many thanks for replying and hope these references are of some use to you.

]]> By: Julie Ann Marra http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-274 Julie Ann Marra Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:24:49 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-274 Hi Jonathan, My name is on the about page - Julie Ann Marra. However, as I really only research from second-hand sources - newspapers, online journals, etc... - you might want to go straight to the source for your references. I tried to link as extensively as possible and not post facts without documenting them. As much as I would love to travel and speak to these women and others involved directly and write from from first hand sources, my current situation has limited me to a concerned citizen and part-time blogger! My time for blogging has been scant lately, but I do know that the violence has intensified especially in N Kivu over the past few weeks and I'd been meaning to address it here - although at this point, it will probably be later rather than sooner. I would suggest checking out Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org), most especially their recent report "Renewed Crisis in North Kivu." It's pretty comprehensive and addresses something I have yet to talk about on my blog - the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Hope this helps! Hi Jonathan,

My name is on the about page – Julie Ann Marra. However, as I really only research from second-hand sources – newspapers, online journals, etc… – you might want to go straight to the source for your references. I tried to link as extensively as possible and not post facts without documenting them. As much as I would love to travel and speak to these women and others involved directly and write from from first hand sources, my current situation has limited me to a concerned citizen and part-time blogger!

My time for blogging has been scant lately, but I do know that the violence has intensified especially in N Kivu over the past few weeks and I’d been meaning to address it here – although at this point, it will probably be later rather than sooner.

I would suggest checking out Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org), most especially their recent report “Renewed Crisis in North Kivu.” It’s pretty comprehensive and addresses something I have yet to talk about on my blog – the recruitment and use of child soldiers.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Jonathan Zilberg http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-273 Jonathan Zilberg Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:27:07 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-273 Dear Julie, Thank you for posting this important article. I am hoping that you might be able to post something about the current situation in North Kivu. Also, as I am citing your on-line article in an academic context, I was hoping you could post your full name so that I can credit this to you rather than to an anonymous Julie. My apologies if I have missed the credit somewhere. Dear Julie, Thank you for posting this important article.

I am hoping that you might be able to post something about the current situation in North Kivu.

Also, as I am citing your on-line article in an academic context, I was hoping you could post your full name so that I can credit this to you rather than to an anonymous Julie. My apologies if I have missed the credit somewhere.

]]> By: Black Panther http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-158 Black Panther Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:16:58 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-158 It is good to see that you don't think like the rest of america Megan. As for you 2 this should be nationaly brodcast. It is good to see that you don’t think like the rest of america Megan.

As for you 2 this should be nationaly brodcast.

]]> By: supreet http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-149 supreet Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:22:30 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-149 hi, I am Supreet Kaur from India. Iam a student of law and I am doing a research on 'rape as a war crime'.while i am writing this mail my hands are shaking thinking about the attrocities that are being comitted on women in Congo. i feel helpless because i cannot do anything for them yet it brings tears into my eyes evrytime i recall the fate of a human being in the hands of another human being. we are always taught that there is nothing above god but today i have realized that FEAR is above anything else. hi,
I am Supreet Kaur from India. Iam a student of law and I am doing a research on ‘rape as a war crime’.while i am writing this mail my hands are shaking thinking about the attrocities that are being comitted on women in Congo. i feel helpless because i cannot do anything for them yet it brings tears into my eyes evrytime i recall the fate of a human being in the hands of another human being. we are always taught that there is nothing above god but today i have realized that FEAR is above anything else.

]]> By: blackbirdwoja http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-76 blackbirdwoja Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:21:20 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-76 Megan, Check out my post "<a href="http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-3-the-healing-what-you-can-do-to-help/" rel="nofollow">Rape as a Weapon of War in the Congo - Part 3: The Healing and What You Can Do To Help</a>" I have links to lots of ways to help. I also recommend a great documentary called "Lumo" about the incredible strength of these women. Really, one of the best things to do is simply raise awareness. The violence in the DRC is ongoing and viciously extreme (not even including the rapes), yet it remains underreported in western media. Tell people. Talk about these women. Blog about them. It's great to hear from someone who really cares! Julie Megan,

Check out my post “Rape as a Weapon of War in the Congo – Part 3: The Healing and What You Can Do To Help”

I have links to lots of ways to help. I also recommend a great documentary called “Lumo” about the incredible strength of these women.

Really, one of the best things to do is simply raise awareness. The violence in the DRC is ongoing and viciously extreme (not even including the rapes), yet it remains underreported in western media. Tell people. Talk about these women. Blog about them.

It’s great to hear from someone who really cares!

Julie

]]> By: Megan G http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-75 Megan G Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:33:04 +0000 http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-the-congo-part-2-the-savagery/#comment-75 This is unbelievable! I am only 15 and cannot even imagine how I would continue living if this happened to me. What can i do about this? I feel that it is my responsibility to do something and i need to do something about this but I also feel helpless because I dont know what I can do. This is unbelievable! I am only 15 and cannot even imagine how I would continue living if this happened to me. What can i do about this? I feel that it is my responsibility to do something and i need to do something about this but I also feel helpless because I dont know what I can do.

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