Human rights reports and publications
Through its Gender Section, MONUSCO participated in the High-Level Strategic Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the Great Lakes Region, held on 3 and 4 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Co…
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on Thursday, June 4, inaugurated new prefabricated offices and equipment aimed at strengthening the operational capacity…
“ I accept it with deep appreciation, filled with gratitude and humility. ” These were the first words of MONUSCO Sergeant Matias Reyes, who received the Mbaye Diagne Medal on Friday, June 5, 2026. Established by the United…
The month of May was once again marked by MONUSCO’s sustained commitment to peace and security for communities in the DRC. The Mission also supported efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak. In Ituri and North Kivu…
From 2 to 3 June 2026, in the town of Lubero, MONUSCO, through the implementing partner of the Civil Affairs Section’s protection project, the Great Lakes Human Rights Programme (GLHRP), and in collaboration with local…
With the support of MONUSCO, the Ministry of the Interior organized a workshop in Kinshasa on 2 and 3 June dedicated to validating the draft ministerial order establishing, organizing, and governing the Permanent Dialogue…
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, visited Bunia, capital of Ituri province, on Thursday, 4 June 2026, to assess…
In the Beni territory of North Kivu, the Watalinga Chiefdom and the Ruwenzori Sector have reached an important milestone in strengthening local security governance through the updating of their Local Security Plans (LSPs)…
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has strengthened its support for the fight against the Ebola outbreak by handing over new vehicles to the World Health…
One hundred and twenty-two children, including thirty-six girls, were separated from armed groups operating in the Walikale territory between 14 and 18 May 2026 and subsequently taken into the care of child protection…
On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day dedicated to them this Friday, May 29, in Kinshasa, the head of MONUSCO paid tribute to “ the peacekeepers who lost their lives in the service of others. ” For James…
Committing to peace is a demanding choice, guided by duty and a sense of humanity. Coming from diverse backgrounds, these women and men shared one common mission: to protect and serve communities. In the Democratic Republic…