Ashley Judd

Actress, Congo Activist

In August 2010 Golden-Globe nominated actress Ashley Judd made her second visit to eastern Congo. She traveled with Enough Project Co-founder John Prendergast to learn more about the connection between conflict minerals and the violence in the region, and to meet the survivors of the on-going conflict. Judd visited camps for displaced people, mines, civil society organizations, and hospitals treating survivors of sexual violence. While there, Judd chronicled her experiences through journal writing. Upon returning, she contributed to two powerful pieces for CNN.

Ashley has helped Enough's efforts to bring peace to Congo. You can help, too. Visit Raise Hope for Congo to take action now.

Ashley's Involvement with Enough

Ashley Judd Confronts Africa's Deadly Mineral Issue, CNN, Sept. 8, 2010

Ashley Judd speaks with CNN on her trip to the Congo with the Enough Project, and speaks out on the issue of conflict minerals and the use of rape as a weapon in the country.

Ashley Judd: Electronics fuel unspeakable violence, CNN, Sept. 30, 2010

Ashley Judd and John Prendergast talk about their time at the Panzi Clinic in eastern Congo, where they spoke with victims of rape by the Congolese militia. They also link the rapes to the trade of conflict minerals, and talk about ways to end this trade and help end the rape.