International Journal of
Peace and Development Studies

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Peace and Dev. Stud
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6621
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPDS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 103

Review

Sexual violence against women during the Rwandan genocide: A narrative review

Nharaunda-Makawa Rejoice
  • Nharaunda-Makawa Rejoice
  • College of Business Peace Leadership and Governance, Africa University, Zimbabwe.
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Kurebwa Jeffrey
  • Kurebwa Jeffrey
  • Department of Peace and Governance, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 15 October 2021
  •  Accepted: 06 December 2021
  •  Published: 31 December 2021

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