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Because rape has been used as a weapon of war in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, many young women and girls are suffering from traumatic fistula, an injury women can experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia. However, these women and girls are now being treated for their injuries.

Though the major conflict has ceased in Darfur, in western Sudan, the continuing instability and ongoing attacks have been particularly harmful for region’s young people. But youth both within and outside of Sudan have been vital in raising awareness and funds and trying to bring change to Darfur.

Though the situation in Haiti is still critical, young people both in Haiti and outside are responding to the crisis by documenting the aftermath of the earthquake, blogging about it, and raising money and awareness.

The war in Afghanistan has affected young people in a variety of ways. However, young people have found many ways to express themselves despite their circumstances.

Due to thousands of rapes within the Democratic Republic of Congo women suffering from the health complications are now left hoping to be treated for traumatic fistula, an injury women experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia.

At age 17, fresh out of High School, innocent to the world and ignorant of men, I found myself pregnant after partying for one single night.