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Forced from their homes, displaced Congolese in dire need of shelter - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Resilience shines through despite volcano disrupting lives - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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UNHCR rushing to help displaced after volcano eruption in DR Congo
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Following the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 22 May, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is assessing the needs of affected communities in the city of Goma.
Thousands of people fled their homes on foot on Saturday night, carrying mattresses and other belongings as lava flowed towards Goma, burning down villages on the way. Many of them were welcomed by host families in Goma and surrounding areas, while several thousand fled across the border into Rwanda.
âFighting for my right to education pushed me to promote equal rights for allâ
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By Sanne Biesmans in DRC
When 24-year-old Mapenda Lenganaiso finished secondary school, she wanted to study Information Technology at university. But her parents thought she should get married instead.
âI insisted for months until my father finally gave in,â she recalls, adding that her elder brother was already in university.
Her experience made her realise that more girls faced a similar situation, motivating her to be more vocal about equal opportunities for men and women.
âI started to advocate for more equality between boys and girls. I wanted to encourage girls to speak out more,â she adds.
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