Absolutely. I think that was one of the most troubling and incomprehensible things that we saw in Congo. Women were being blamed for a rape that was clearly not their fault. One of the local partners I mentioned,
the Medical Psycho-Social Help Centre,
works in Bukavu, but radiates to some of the most remote areas in Congo. They have done heroic work trying to change attitudes. I know many NGOs are undertaking those efforts. We certainly see changes in attitudes and cultural norms related to the way survivors of sexual violence are treated. When women are able to earn incomes and become vital economic actors in their families and communities, I think it will help them regain the dignity and agency necessary for their acceptance. While we recognize that acceptance should occur no matter what, we also see that income-generating programs, in addition to changing mindsets and cultural norms, can be a powerful way to address the stigma against a survivor of sexual violence.