The Journal of Humanitarian Assistance
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"Stefan Kirchner"
ABSTRACT
Despite the peace agreement which officially ended the war in the D.R.C., massive and systematic rapes continue in the war-torn nation in the heart of Africa. In fact, rape has become a weapon of terror directed against the civilian population in the Eastern D.R.C. and all armed groups are thought to be involved. This paper discusses the use of rape in the D.R.C. and the physical and psychological consequences that this may have on those affected by such acts of violence. Furthermore, the author discusses ways in which this grave violation of international law might be prevented.
This paper looks at the impact Human Rights notions have on international peace and security. It discusses how human rights and international peace and security are interrelated and interdependent and that the fostering of one promotes the enhancement of the other and that the needs for universal respects for Human Rights and Peace respectively can be reconciled under international law, if the use of force remains the last resort in the problems of human rights. It also incorporates a step by step procedure for the enforcement of human rights under international law.
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