TIME Photo Essay: Women of the World: International Women’s Day affirms the rights of women and sheds light on those who are still fighting for equality. Women march to government offices in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, to mark International Women's Day. The women of the beleaguered town live under threat of rape and abuse from militiamen and even from UN peacekeeping troops sent to protect them. PHOTO BY STEPHEN MORRISON / EPA
STEPHEN MORRISON / EPA
Women of the World: International Women’s Day affirms the rights of women and sheds light on those who are still fighting for equality
Bunia
Women march to government offices in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, to mark International Women's Day. The women of the beleaguered town live under threat of rape and abuse from militiamen and even from UN peacekeeping troops sent to protect them
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