Rebecca Kabugho

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Overview

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Rebecca Kabugho born Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo September 4, 1994. Human rights activist. Founded nonviolent movement LUCHA (Struggle for Change), 2012. Arrested for insurrection, 2016; imprisoned six months; arrested again, 2016. Received International Women of Conscience Award, 2017.

Quotations

“I hope that all the women who are here will fight to change their countries. We can change the Congo. We can change the world. Without us, it will not be done. Hand in hand, we will make the world a better place.” (May 22, 2017; Women of Courage Award; photo ibtimes.co.uk)