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Information about The Democratic Republic of Congo:
Other websites for more information about gender based violence, the DRC, and other resources about women survivors of war:
United Nations Mission in the Congo (MONUC)
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights
Regional News:
Africa Faith and Justice Network
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)
Information and articles on violence against women in conflict areas:
UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict
Portail d’informations humatitaires sur la Republique Democratique du Congo (in French)
Relief Web contains a section on maps, updates on countries
and humanitarian situations, policy briefings.
The United Nations Development Fund for Women - resources about the impact of conflict on women and girls.
Economic Empowerment:
UNFPA - Background information and research on women’s economic empowerment developments
Comprehensive Gender Resources:
UNFPA - International and Regional Conventions
United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
Microfinance:
The Microfinance Gateway
Comprehensive resource for microfinance issues, including research and publications, specialized resource centers, news and events.
The Development Gateway
A hub of international development resources. A good starting point for research on industry trends, experts and opportunities.
Related Organizations:
World Organization Against Torture
UNIFEM - United Nations Development Fund for Women
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
Rights and Accountability in Development (RAID)
Grassroots Organizations:
Healthcare:
