This exploitation fractures communities, devastates the environment, and fuels violence that disproportionately affects women and children. The people in the DRC are facing unimaginable horrors as a direct result of this genocide. The playbook is the same, sexual violence is used as a weapon of war, with thousands of women, girls, queer and trans people are subjected to rape and other forms of sexual assault. These acts are not only extremely traumatic but also lead to severe long-term reproductive health issues. The lack of adequate healthcare infrastructure further exacerbates these problems, leaving survivors with little to no support. Its important to note the ways racism plays a role in the lack of coverage and attention this genocide has received. Across the global community, but particularly here in AmeriKKKa, the internalized anti-blackness is real and it something we should be mindful of throughout our advocacy.
This disparity in attention underscores the pervasive racial biases that devalue Black lives and experiences. For this reason, it is important to have an intersectional approach to reproductive justice and deeply understand the ways oppression is interconnected. One easy thing we can do effect change, we must reevaluate our consumption habits, particularly regarding technology. Instead of buying new phones and gadgets, we should prioritize purchasing refurbished technology. By reducing the demand for new devices, we can help decrease the pressure on the DRC's mineral resources and lessen the financial support for armed groups. Additionally, we should advocate for tech companies to adopt and enforce ethical sourcing practices, ensuring that their supply chains do not contribute to genocides and should be charged reparations for the harm done to the people of Congo.
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