Congo-Kinshasa: The Personal Representative Visit to N'djili Reference Hospital

After signing a partnership agreement with the Japanese Government on the rehabilitation of an emergency ward for adults and survivals of sexual violence in N'djili Reference… Read more »

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 »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ending Rape and Sexual Violence Impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Recurrent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will always negate efforts made in the fight against rape and sexual violence on women and children in the region.… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Sexual Violence in the DRC: NGOs Involved in Fighting Testify to the Progress Achieved in Three Years

Targeted by armed groups spreading insecurity for two decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been transformed into a breeding ground for sexual violence, used as weapons… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Congo-Kinshasa: Motorbike Safari Stops in Aru, DRC: Randgold CEO Brings Hope and Assistance to Former Child Soldiers and Survivors of Sexual Violence

On Saturday, June 4, the Office of Personal Representative (OPR) in Charge of the Fight against Violence and Child Recruitment welcomed Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources, in… Read more »

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 »