Honorata's story from eastern Congo


	Honorata's story from eastern Congo

bignosemousie

2-21-2009 2:57 PM

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bignosemousie says:

Please read her whole story at the source.

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2-22-2009 2:05 AM

merrie

Honorata has endured the worst possible form of slavery
and survived. She's a true heroine and role model for those who believe there's no hope.

2-22-2009 11:43 AM

bignosemousie

I think her story gives many women hope. What a gift!

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And yet, it is  also an account of survival, strength, and testimony to human strength.</blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.womenforwomen.org/global-initiatives-helping-women/stories-women-congo.php">Honorata had been a sex slave and kept in captivity by armed  militias in eastern Congo  for almost a year. She was repeatedly gang-raped in public. 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