On World Children's Day, the Child Protection section of MONUSCO, in collaboration with the Goma Children's Parliament and civil society association networks, organized a day of reflection dedicated to strengthening child protection in conflict zones and promoting the Conv
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MONUSCO's Child Protection Section shared practical tools on early warning systems and case management for children affected by conflict.

The project includes training workshops, inclusive exchange sessions, and networking among local organizations committed to peace.

Intended for 445 military personnel, the training brought together more than 200 participants. Supervised by MONUSCO peacekeepers, the aim was to strengthen their skills in combat tactics, operational discipline, and international humanitarian law (IHL).

Between January and October 2025, 44 ex-combatants—mainly members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR)—and 54 of their dependents (98 people in total) were repatriated to their country of origin safely and with dignity.

The aim of the workshop was to draw up an updated assessment of the situation of children in the eastern part of the DRC in 2025.

Former combatants who chose to pursue agriculture received tools suitable for farming community fields. Future harvests will enable them to provide for themselves.

The training enabled participants to understand the mechanisms of cryptocurrencies and encrypted communications, as well as to identify the risks associated with their use in terrorist financing.
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