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Forced to Flee: Voices of Congolese Women Refugees in Uganda

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This report presents the voices and perspective of women refugees in two refugee centers of Bubukwanga Refugee Reception Center and Kyangwali Resettlement Center in western Uganda. The report draws attention to three types of women's experiences; the attack that caused people to flee their homes in Kamago in Eastern DRC, the escape from the situation of conflict, and the difficulties faced in the refugee transit and settlement centers. The publication shows that when a neighbor is in war, it inevitably spills over and puts strain on the social, economic and political infrastructures of neighboring states. Uganda and particularly the Directorate of Refugees in the Office of the Prime Minister has had, in a very short time, to grapple with providing for the basic needs of DRC refugees like health needs, sanitation facilities, shelter and food. These needs particularly affect women; who inevitably shoulder the burden of conflict in ensuring continuity; where everything is shattered.

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: Isis Women\'s International Cross Cultural Exchange.,
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978-9970-29-012-3
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violence
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