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United Nations Peacekeeping
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, celebrated on December 1, 2025, MONUSCO contingents in Ituri and Beni conducted several awareness-raising activities targeting young people, women's organizations, and local communities.
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MONUSCO's Child Protection Section shared practical tools on early warning systems and case management for children affected by conflict.
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