Survivors of sexual violence in war are shaped by those experiences long after the initial assault. Eliminating the experience of social exclusion for sexual violence survivors is a tall order for any support program. This integration of survivors of sexual violence may be effective in increasing feelings of social inclusion and reducing stigma. The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize gives the issue of sexual violence global recognition. But stopping sexual violence and helping those who survive it will require long-term individual and institutional commitments — much like those at work in Congo.

Source: Washington Post December 10, 2018 09:00 UTC