Congo/Women

This photograph by Lynsey Addario is from "Congo/Women: Portraits of War," on view in the north gallery of the public lobby at the United Nations through Nov. 12.

It's about rape, used as a weapon of war in the Congo.

The prevalence and intensity of sexual violence in the Congo is described as the worst in the world.

The passage below is from The Physical and Psychological Impact of Rape - one of several on the associated Web site:

Frequently observed psychological effects include intense feelings of worthlessness and shame, guilt and culpability, social isolation aggravated by family and community rejection, depression, paranoia, and apathy. Often victims are left by their husbands, separated from their children, and reluctant to engage in normal daily activities.