Case Study: Alliance Ntakwinja (Democratic Republic of Congo)
A 22-year-old married woman with two children living in the Democratic Republic of Congo revealed that she was raped by four men who came to her house. Her husband was home, and they took him outside and tied him to a tree. Later, she was taken to a local hospital, where she spent three weeks recovering from her injuries. Other women who were in the same hospital ward had also been raped, with subsequent injuries. An organization called Women to Women funded by Soroptimist International later contacted her, and she was able to get job training making soap, which financially helps her entire family. This organization helps women survivors rebuild their lives and is committed to ending violence against women and girls by raising awareness about violence against women and advocating for governments to be accountable and responsible for protecting women and girls. This organization gives refuge, protection, and rehabilitation for women who have experienced violence, which includes safe housing and mental health care.

Case Study Questions:

1. Within the context of culture, what are the implications of rape for this woman, her family, and her community?
2. What could be done to prevent this situation from happening? What are the barriers to overcome?

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA.
• Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

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