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This account led to me withdrawing my support and co-operation with the organisation, which had begun in 2009. I believe that V-Day has done some vital work and continues to make great progress in Congo. But there have been some very serious mistakes too, which have resulted in me and other women questioning future involvement with them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The day Ensler crucified herself | Feminist Times<\/a><\/p>\n

Jude Wanga, who is a human rights campaigner, activist & freelance writer from Congo writes about Ensler’s account of examining the body of a Congolese woman who was undergoing a fistula operation. This is a must read piece. Also, follow Jude on Twitter<\/a>. Her observations and analysis are always on point (if you cannot tell, I love Jude!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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