Actor and activist Emmanuelle Chriqui joined hip hop artist Omékongo Dibinga and Raise Hope for Congo Campaign Manager JD Stier on a HuffPo Live segment to discuss the growing movement for peace in Congo and launch a new music video, "Congo on the Come Up."
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During the segment, Chriqui discussed her interest in joining Raise Hope for Congo. After watching the film The Greatest Silence and hearing the stories of women who had been deeply affected by the violence in Congo, Chriqui remembered that "it completely floored me; and I thought 'I'm going to help your voices be heard.'"
The conflict in Congo is complex, and can be thought of as too distant for some to feel that they could have an impact. However, conflict minerals found in our everyday consumer electronics products are a direct link from the cell phones in our pockets to Congo. As consumers, we have the power and responsibility to ensure that these ties are ethical.
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