A soldier clears the way for Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Joseph Kabila, during his tour in Rutshuru
A soldier clears the way for Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Joseph Kabila (partially visible), during his tour in Rutshuru, a town formerly held by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, November 29, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo makes walks along a dusty street as he tours Rutshuru
Joseph Kabila (C), President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, walks along a dusty street as he tours Rutshuru, a town formerly held by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, November 29, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, makes a public address as he tours Rutshuru
Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, makes a public address as he tours Rutshuru, a town formerly held by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, November 29, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, makes a public addresses as he tours Rutshuru
Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, makes a public addresses as he tours Rutshuru, a town formerly held by M23 rebels, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, November 29, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
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In Uganda, the World Food Programme has been helping refugees from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for years. In recent months, as conflict flared again, more desperate families crossed the border. WFP provides life-saving hot food and monthly rations in transit camps and settlements, enabling refugees to work on improving their own situations.
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About 222 million women in the developing world do not have access to contraception. Birth control isn't just good for women, says one advocacy group, it's key to economic prosperity.
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