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Catholic charity blames Zimbabwe rape crisis on lack of ‘social safety net’
- Jul 26, 2020
According to the chairperson of Zimbabwe’s Gender Commission, 22 women are raped every day in the country, one woman is abused every 75 minutes, an average of 646 women are sexually abused monthly, and one in three girls is raped or sexually assaulted before they reach the age of 18.
Indian bishop accused of rape tests positive for COVID-19 after bail cancelled
- Jul 15, 2020
A bishop accused of raping a nun in India has tested positive for COVID-19, putting a court appearance scheduled in August in doubt.
Archbishop condemns rape of 6-year-old girl in India
- Apr 23, 2020
The rape of a 6-year-old girl in India is a “blot on society,” says Archbishop Leo Cornelio.
Court orders Indian bishop accused of raping nun to stand trial
- Mar 20, 2020
A trial court in southern Kerala state ordered Bishop Franco Mulakkal to appear for trial March 24 on charges of repeatedly raping a nun.
Congolese rape survivors band together to change country’s future
- Mar 10, 2020
A new movie screened March 8 at the D.C. Independent Film Festival in Washington, “Sema” — Swahili for “Speak Out” — illustrates the scope of the issue of rape culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lenten campaign in Scotland helps sexual violence victims in DR Congo
- Mar 3, 2020
Every year, it’s estimated that over 400,000 women are raped every year in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This Lent, Scottish Catholics are raising money to help the victims of sexual violence in the country.
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