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Tuyaerts, Lola (2018)

The use of rape as a weapon of war: the role of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)
Since their decolonisation, the DRC has endured a serie of wars leaving the country in a state of anarchy. Sexual violence has been used throughout the years as a tool to dominate the population and undermine their powers in the society. The UN has been an important actor when assisting the victims of rape and they hold the responsability to protect the cvilians. However, they have not completly fulfilled their duties and the DRC remains known as the rape capital of the world. Despite MONUSCO being the largest and most expensive mission of the UN, the congolese populations still live with the fear to endure sexual violence, and its consequences, on a daily basis.
rape
war
Congo
UN
sexual crimes
women
Author
Tuyaerts, Lola
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Specialisation
Africa
Supervisors
Sara, Petrollino
ECTS Credits
15
Language
en