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VOA Our Voices: Gender-based Violence on the Rise
On this episode of Our Voices, we will reflect on the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence looking at the various factors that have led to a rise in gender-based violence in Sub-Saharan Africa. We’ll also ask experts for their ideas on how to step up the fight on sexual violence against women and hear from people on the continent about ongoing efforts to support survivors.
Africa 54: DRC Health Facilities in Shambles & UN Says Food Prices Triggered Mass Hunger Crisis
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health centers are struggling to help thousands displaced by decades of conflict; The United Nations says high food prices in 2022 have pushed millions more into a hunger crisis; And, in this week’s entertainment segment, Heather Maxwell challenges “Music Time in Africa” listeners on their African music knowledge as they play “Drop the Needle!”
