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Sexual assault survivors are heavily stigmatized in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But by starting up their own small businesses, some women have been able to reintegrate into their communities, and feed their families.
Our best economics stories from 2017, and a request for experts for our growing coverage in 2018.
Traditionally, women in the DRC gained shares in property through marriage, not inheritance – and today, few realize that this custom contradicts the law. In North Kivu province, one organization is spreading awareness and helping resolve inheritance disputes.
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