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Society Congo

28. December 2019

Cobalt-Mining Children Get a Voice in Front of U.S. Courts

A U.S.-based human rights nonprofit has filed a legal complaint against five of the world’s largest tech companies for being part of a system of forced child labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Animals

Animals Uganda

28. December 2019

Endangered Mountain Gorillas Show Promising Growth in Population

A new survey on mountain gorillas has brought forward some encouraging news: the great primates’ population has grown from just 680 individuals in 2008 up to 1,063 today – a promising sign of conservation efforts heading in the right direction.

Society

Society Congo

6. December 2019

Look How Strong We Are, Assault Survivors Show on Catwalk in Congo

15 sexual violence survivors from Congo showcased their solidarity in a special way this year: they modeled at a show in the capital city of Kinshaa, representing their strength and yearning to end violence against women.

Health

Health

6. October 2019

Safe Space for Children Separated from Ebola-Struck Parents

UNICEF-supported nurseries in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been caring for children while their parents recover in Ebola treatment centers, or until they find an alternative caretaker if a parent has died from the virus.