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 »
March 08, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Sexual Violence DRC: Over 3,000 complaints received by Congolese Jurisdictions in 2016
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), complaints against the presumed perpetrators of sexual violence are on the increase. Over 3000 complaints were received by civilian and… Read more »
November 03, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Recognizes the DRC as 'Most Successful Experience' in Countering Sexual Violence
Over the course of the past three years, the DRC has reduced incidents of sexual violence by half, from 15,000 cases in 2013 to 7,500 cases in 2015, according to a UN Security… 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 »