"When they got to my children, I was discouraged... We were all demoralized. But when I see the women come to me in search of hope, I say to myself, I must continue to struggle." ~ Justine

Justine Masika Bihamba is a founder of Women's Synergy for the Victims of Sexual Violence, a women's human rights organization working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Because of her work, Justine and her family have been targeted by the DRC military.

Last year soldiers broke into her home and assaulted two of her children. Since the attack, her two daughters have fled the country out of fear for their safety.

Justine is an example of the many human rights defenders around the world who risk their jobs, their freedom and their very lives to combat injustice. Still no investigation has been held into the attacks on the Bihamba family. You can support their important work and help protect their lives simply by sending a letter.

Join with Amnesty International members across the U. S. and call on Congress to support legislation that will help stop the violence against women.

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