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Neelley Hicks

Methodist Women in Congo raise their voices

By Philippe Lolonga March 9, 2021/Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo Mother Anunga Beatrice, an advocate for women’s rights who...

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Bibiche’s Story

Bibiche and I met about a year ago, during the “Women Arise from Stigma” workshop at the United Methodist Episcopal offices in Kindu,...

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A Future of Hope

Machozi (meaning “tears”) came to the Mama Lynn Center at only 14 years old – an orphan and one of the youngest victims to show up at the...

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Kivu Women Stand Against Stigma

Written by Judith Osongo Yanga, edited by Quinn Needham. Horrific acts of war have ravaged the provinces and peoples of Kivu. At the...

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Arise: A Message for All

New Hope During these past few weeks, it seems like everything in Nashville is just beginning to bloom. White blossoms adorn the Bradford...

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Esther – Symbol of “Women Arise”

written by Judith Osongo Yanga (français) March is a special month dedicated to women worldwide. The Congolese woman and The United...

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Truths and Fallacies

Several friends contacted me yesterday to share NPR’s story, “Attempts To Address Rape In Congo Produced Unintended Consequences.” I’ve...

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Sticks and stones can break…

Stigmatization of rape victims happens the world over. Survivors face harmful words of those who want to lay blame at their feet. But in...

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“This is our story.” – Georgette

Each story was unique, yet similar, in the horrors shared and the heartbreak that followed. Georgette still doesn’t know if her then-15-...