As someone born in a refugee camp, I've witnessed firsthand the immense obstacles my parents faced in Congo. Their hardship is more than any family should have to bear, forcing them to provide a better life for me against all odds. Such adversity instilled in me the importance of resilience, hope, and advocacy.

Today, grave human rights violations are happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinyarwanda-speaking individuals are subjected to ongoing violence, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives. As a devastating facet of an alarming trend, the Minority Rights Group reports that millions of individuals across the globe face discrimination or violence due to their ethnic background. It is crucial to stand against and shed light on the atrocities occurring in Congo, echoing worldwide.

Such acts of violence must not be tolerated; they contravene the principles of peace, unity, and respect that every society should uphold. Therefore, we urge President Trump to reconsider his support for the current regime in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The international community must advocate for the protection of all individuals, regardless of their ethnic background or language.

Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the right to live without fear. As global citizens, let's ensure marginalized voices are heard and their rights, protected. Please, sign this petition to call for an end to ethnic violence in Congo and to evoke change on a worldwide scale.