STAND » the time is now https://standnow.org The student-led movement to end mass atrocities. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:48:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 “Il Est Temps” – “The Time is Now” for Peaceful Change in Congo https://standnow.org/2016/12/20/il-est-temps-the-time-is-now-for-peaceful-change-in-congo/ https://standnow.org/2016/12/20/il-est-temps-the-time-is-now-for-peaceful-change-in-congo/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:49:23 +0000 http://standnow.org/?p=7143 Read more…]]> The STAND Managing Committee stands in solidarity with Congolese youth as they fight peacefully for a free, fair, and just transition of power in their country.

As youth activists ourselves, we understand the power young people have in shaping the future. At STAND, we are striving to build a future free of genocide and mass atrocities, and we have enormous admiration for the Congolese youth putting themselves at risk for the future they desire.

We condemn the repression faced by peaceful Congolese protesters, including violent police response, arbitrary arrests, and social media blackouts. We support the #Telema protestors’ vision for a democratic Congo and will continue to advocate against violence and human rights violations in Congo and elsewhere around the world.

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