Tag: Congo

“Unfortunately, we are not allowed to express ourselves”: epistemic injustice in the human rights discourse on women’s empowerment

Introduction Human rights’ global relevance and legitimacy can and must be strengthened by grounding the development and interpretation of human rights standards in grassroots experiences.[1] This piece seeks to amplify…

Opinion: No EAC integration without sustainable solutions for Eastern DRC

The ongoing crisis in Eastern Congo, marked by the resurgence of the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda (according to UN Peacekeeping Forces) and the involvement of multiple military actors,…