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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Olukemi Ibikunle, a Nigerian corrections officer serving with MONUSCO, is helping transform prisons into places that uphold dignity and foster peace.
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Thanks to her technical engineering skills and her ongoing commitment to human rights, Olukemi Ibikunle is helping to modernize the prison system in the DRC.
The “intercommunal proximity dialogue” initiative has contributed to reducing tensions in this part of Djugu territory.
Sharing the same workspace between young people and women offers an opportunity to implement Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 2250 and to promote peace
This incident comes less than a week after approximately 3,500 civilians were moved to the MONUSCO base in Gina following clashes between two rival militias in the Djugu territory.
Until October 10, instructors from Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Morocco are teaching a variety of modules ranging from telecommunications (use of GPS and drones) to IT, first aid, heavy goods vehicle driving, and shooting techniques.
In Tchabi, the Mission inaugurated a modern police station for the benefit of the community.
For several days now, security has deteriorated significantly in the Djugu territory, marked by murders, arson attacks, and kidnappings attributed to Codeco and CRP militiamen.
« The training gave us techniques to better respond to the onset of a fire. It is useful at work, at home, and when dealing with inmates. »
MONUSCO has established several fixed and mobile military bases, which provide daily protection to hundreds of thousands of displaced persons.