November 03, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Emerging from a Legacy of Violence: U.N. Delists the DRC for the Recruitment of Child Soldiers
In a major milestone, the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have been removed from the United Nations list of state armed forces which recruit and… Read more »
September 22, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Launches Principles for Global Action to Tackle Stigma Associated with Sexual Violence with UN, UK Partners
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Personal Representative on Sexual Violence and Child Recruitment, Madam Jeanine Mabunda, launched the Principles for Global Action to tackle… Read more »
September 30, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: Side Event Panel Discussion during UN General Assembly Showcases Collaboration among the DRC Government, Physicians for Human Rights and the UN
Break the Silence! documentary screened at UN Office for Partnerships Read more »
July 01, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Receives Better World Award for Progress in Addressing Sexual Violence
Personal Representative Jeanine Mabunda recognizes shared success and calls for cooperation to drive ongoing efforts in the fight against sexual violence and child recruitment Read more »
May 03, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: Traditional Leaders Mobilize to Fight Sexual Violence in DRC
On April 28, 40 traditional leaders, representing all provinces of the DRC, convened in Gombe to demonstrate their commitment to addressing sexual violence in their local… Read more »