Congo is Bleeding: Unpacking Human Rights, Colonialism, and Resource Exploitation

This community gathering focuses on the human rights situation in Congo, examining its colonial past and the ongoing conflict fueled by resource extraction. It aims to shed light on the devastating consequences of violence and the lack of media attention, encouraging a collective understanding and contribution.

The event on Thursday, June 27th, delves into the ongoing human rights crisis in Congo, a nation severely affected by conflict since 1997, resulting in millions displaced due to violence including rape, assault, and murder. Despite the war's impact, media coverage remains minimal. Carla Kabamba and Grace Ndjako will lead a discussion that connects Congo's colonial history to its present-day struggles, particularly highlighting the exploitation of vital natural resources like coltan in Eastern Congo by multinational corporations, neighboring countries, and rebel groups. This community gathering seeks to bridge the past and present, emphasizing how deeply rooted issues of racism and colonialism contribute to the current crisis. It offers an opportunity to reflect on the situation in Congo, understand the conflict's underlying causes, and consider ways to contribute positively.

Tickets are donation-based. The organizers emphasize that if financial means are a barrier, attendance is still welcome, but any contribution supports their cultural initiatives.