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USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted
- This year, the U.S. government withdrew funding for a contract meant to deliver approximately 100,000 emergency kits for rape survivors to eastern Congo, exacerbating the crisis amid growing regional violence.
- This cancellation follows a 90-day pause on foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump's administration and disrupted vital supplies during rising conflict involving M23 rebels.
- The surge in violence, particularly in North Kivu and Bukavu where M23 took control, has caused a sharp rise in sexual violence, with 67,000 cases recorded in early 2025, many involving armed attacks.
- Amadou Bocoum of CARE International emphasized the kits prevent HIV, unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections, and survivors like Riziki face trauma and lack justice amid fleeing judges and ongoing insecurity.
- The cancellation left thousands of health centers without life-saving medication, prompting UNFPA and partners to seek around $35 million to fill the funding gap and mitigate worsening health consequences.
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USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for DRC as conflict erupted: aid groups
US President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo as violence surged in the east this year, the UN and aid groups said.
Funding Cuts Amplify Crisis for Congo's Rape Survivors
The cancellation of a USAID contract for post-rape kits in Congo leaves thousands without crucial medical supplies amid increasing violence. The UN seeks $35 million to bridge the funding gap to prevent further tragedies such as HIV transmission and unwanted pregnancies.
Trump Cut Rape Survivor Kits for Congo
“President Donald Trump’s administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication,” Reuters reports. “The emergency kits include medication to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as unwanted pregnancies. The decision to cancel the contract for around 100,000 post-rape kits has not …
USAID Cancelled Rape Survivor Kits for Congo as Conflict ...
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication, the United Nations and aid groups said.
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USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication, the United Nations and aid groups said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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