From 17 to 19 June, nearly 90 participants from Beni, Butembo, and Lubero, including local authorities, traditional leaders, humanitarian actors, and civil society representatives, met in Beni to strengthen cooperation with MONUSCO, particularly on civilian protection.
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Among other things, the meeting examined ways of adapting the Mission's mandate to current security realities.

The commemoration of the Day of the African Child highlighted the efforts made by children themselves, local communities, NGOs and the United Nations to ensure the protection of the very young.

This meeting marked the culmination of a process begun in 2022 as part of the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2250.

This visit to eastern DRC is part of the partnership between the Congolese National Police and the MONUSCO Police.

Around 400 people are currently being held in Beni prison for offences linked to armed activities.

Among the photos the public will discover at this year's Photoville Festival are those by Do Nsoseme, whose art promotes gender equality and encourages dialogue on the role of women in society in the Democratic Republic of Congo, his country of origin.