With more than 5 million dead and countless numbers displaced, the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has no modern day equivalent. The rape of women and girls by soldiers is so rampant many are calling it femicide. Even after recognizing rape as a weapon of war, the UN itself stands accused of complicity with rapists in its Congo operations. If you own a computer or a cell phone — you’re involved. Can all the pain be turned to power?

Joining us to discuss it are Eve Ensler, founder of V-Day and the activist behind a year long campaign to stop the violence, Rose Mapendo, a survivor of the war who was dubbed UN ”humanitarian of the year” this summer for her work with refugees and Kambale Musavuli, Student Coordinator for Friends of the Congo.

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