Journeys to Activism - Stephen Kighoma

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Journeys to Activism - Stephen Kighoma

April 28, 2020 / 2537 views

After Steven Kighoma fell victim of conflict related sexual violence, he fled into exile from his home in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Today his is an activist in the Men of Hope Refugee Association in Uganda fighting to raise awareness of conflict related sexual violence against men and boys.

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