Mathilde Muhindo Mwamini is Director of the Olame Centre, Democratic Republic of Congo. Once a member of Congo’s parliament, she works to support rape victims in South Kivu, in eastern Congo, which has been ravaged by armed conflict for over 10 years, up to today. She draws attention to the widespread and systematic use of sexual violence by government troops and armed groups. As director of the Olame Centre, Muhindo provides urgently needed psychological and practical assistance to victims of abuse and empowers women to fight against pervasive discrimination and sexual violence.