[RwandaLibre] New York Times: DR Congo - Care for Rape

Letter

Care for Rape Victims



January 19, 2014

To the Editor:



Re "Missing Executive Actions" (editorial, Jan. 13):



Increasingly, presidential leadership involves executive orders to

"set matters right," as you point out.



Last month, we played host to women from Uganda and the Democratic

Republic of Congo who told stories of rape in conflict and crisis and

its aftermath. They called for action by President Obama to allow for

comprehensive post-rape care, including safe and voluntary abortion

services, for survivors.



In eastern Congo, 48 women and girls are raped every hour. Globally,

rape is used as a tool of war to terrify and intimidate. President

Obama can continue to take a strong stand against gender-based

violence by issuing a clear executive order to help right this

misinterpretation of American law and allow funding of abortions for

rape, incest and life endangerment.



SERRA SIPPEL

President, Center for Health

and Gender Equity (Change)

Washington, Jan. 13, 2014



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