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Future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In order to improve women’s rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), there’s a need for foreign involvement. The problem with women’s rights became more apparent during the war the last couple of years. The women were being violently beaten and raped. Also, the culture of Africa has a toll on the current perception of women in Africa. In many places around the world, men are typically known as “the men of the house”. So the women still go by their rules and need their husband’s permission for almost everything. Because women do have this perception still, it makes it okay that women are not treated equally. As well as, this country is the most under developed in the world. Hence, why they don’t have any laws about rape, or a developed government for that matter.

This is where foreign involvement comes in. Foreign involvement can mean a couple things; but, based on the information researched, the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs to start with non-profit organizations. Organizations such as "women for women" are existent, but it's not enough. Because the women for women organization is growing, it is apparent that it's helping in some ways. This organization provides women with guidance and lessons on things easily done to make a living; like bread or ceramics making. Other non-profit organizations that would be created can focus on specific women's right issues and specific countries in Africa. Because the DRC is so underdeveloped and has their own views, their problem is too deep to be fixed on their own. If more people in the United States become aware of the issue, more organizations can be created. Money and support for the women by these organizations would be the main purpose. Before even the first change in the DRC is made, money is needed. Money means more of an organized government can be put into place, and guide the country. The first step is to make the DRC aware of the problem and that can begin with non-profit organizations here in the United States.  Another idea that can help the Democratic Republic of the Congo is to have supervisors from other countries to guide their country. The DRC has no idea how to have an organized government, equality within the country, or where to start. "Supervisors" from other countries would give the country ideas and help with organizing their government and rules. Well-developed countries understand what works and what doesn't, and has a more first hand look at how to successfully fix problems. With money given from non-profit organizations, the DRC can look to these supervisors for help when needed. An organized government would mean more equality, better rules, and harsher punishment. This would make the issue of women's rights a lot better.

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