Rape In Congo

U.N. puts Congo sex attacks at more than 500

This story reveals a terrible issue that the people of Congo are having to face. Many of us, at least in America, will probably never know the fear in the hearts of the women in that region right now. That is why I think this story is news realivant. It awakens people to a very real issue that is going on in another part of the world.

In the past I may have said that stories like this can make no difference to be read when you live no where near Congo. I am just a normal citizen of the US after all have no control of the UN and how they deal with these rapes. I can only hope that they do a good job and then critize them if they don't. In the past I don't think I really understood the importance of stories like these. But now I think I have changed my mind.

These stories are important to make the world aware of what is going on, and it is important for the world to know for a number of reason. First of all, the people of Congo deserve some reconition or justice and they are not going to get that justice if no one is paying attention to them. The UN is there and lending all they aid they can (argueably), but the people of Congo still deserve more then that. They deserve some reconition for the trials that they are going through right now. Certain events in history need to be written down and not forgotten about. This is one of them, and journalists have to be the ones to document them. Because if no one reports on the terrible sex crimes that are taking place in Congo than who will? We cannot turn a blind eye to this kind of behavior no matter where in the world it is happening. Just because I do not live there does not mean I should turn a blind eye.

Which brings me to my next point. This story is important for the rest of the world to hear so that perhaps someone with the heart to do so will rise up and find a way to help. If nothing is said of the injustices in the world than no one will no about them and no one will try to change them. Stories like these need to be told to inspire people to help change the world. Most people, I believe only hate the world more, or become more negative when they read these stories unfortunatly. But there are still a good few who stand up and find a way to help.

When someone reads a story like this it hopefully causes them to ask questions. Questions like, "is the UN doing enough to stop this, and how can I help?" Now, in some situations it may be too dangerous for just anyone to help. Obviously no individual is going to be able to buy a plane ticket to Congo and single handedly stop hundreds of rapes. Of course not, but people can still come up with other creative ways to help. Start a chairity perhaps, get groups togeather or something. I don't how I would help... I don't have the answer. But if enough people read this story, maybe someone will. Or maybe someone will start a group to get more people togeather and find a way to stop these things or find a way to help the UN.

Point is, these stories are important to make people aware what is going on in the world. And maybe, while doing that, someone will be inspired to do what they can to help.