Bunia 28 August 2015: MONUSCO conduct and discipline unit in Bunia convened in the conference room of its headquarters local actors as well as substantive sections to set up a whistleblowing mechanism to denounce and prevent any act of sexual exploitation and abuse by the United Nations staff. The meeting was attended by delegates from the United Nations Joint Human Rights Bureau, advisors on women related matters, child protection section, local…
The 3rd edition of a local press forum took place on Saturday 15 August 2015 within MONUSCO compound in Dungu around the theme “Diagnosis of the electoral process in Dungu, profile and perspectives”, presentation given by a local INEC official, Mr. Maboy Guylain. The meeting was attended by political and administrative officials as well as representatives of MONUSCO, the civil society organizations, the local press and students. The introductory…
Bukavu, 27 August 2015 — Dr. Mamadou Pethe Diallo, the new Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in charge of humanitarian affairs made his first visit to South Kivu province. Upon arriving at Kavumu airport on Thursday 27 August, the Deputy Special Representative made a courtesy call to provincial authorities in Bukavu, South-Kivu and visited Panzi hospital. At the end of the meeting with Dr. Denis Mukwege who provide medical…
Martin Kobler, Head of MONUSCO and Jose Maria Aranaz, Representative of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the DRC call for strengthened policies to address enforced disappearances Kinshasa, 30 August 2015 – “On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, I encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to consider ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All…
The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in DRC, Dr. Mamadou Diallo, arrived in Beni for a working visit on 25 August 2015. Doctor Mamadou Diallo travelled Wednesday 26 August respectively to the districts of Eringeti, Mayi Moya, Samboko and Oicha, territory of Beni to assess the humanitarian situation in this area. « Some quick humanitarian actions are needed to mobilize resources and create enabling conditions…
Uvira, 27 August 2015 – From Monday 24 through Thursday 27 August 2015, staff members of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the DRC were sensitized on the United core values and standards, fight against sexual exploitation and abuse as well as harassment and other forms of misconduct to avoid, in order to preserve the United Nations reputation and image. It was during a training given by the Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU-Bukavu). The…
Following allegations on sexual abuse against peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC made an awareness-raising and information sharing tour for MONUSCO civilian and military personnel respectively to Kisangani, Bunia, Béni, Kamango and Bukavu, Mutarule and Goma… Martin Kobler started his tour on Saturday 22 August 2015 and was accompanied by MONUSCO Force…
Bunia – 20 August 2015: M’Hand Ladjouzi, chief of MONUSCO Office in Ituri, inaugurated a community center for child protection and mentoring, especially those affected by armed conflicts and in situation of vulnerability. At least 1800 children, including 600 affected by armed conflicts and 1200 other vulnerable children will receive assistance from this new center. The project worth $ 100 000, exemplifies the good work done by MONUSCO in…
Bunia: The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in Ituri (BCNUDH) and PARJE “Uhaki safi” organized on 20 August, a conference on “the role of sound forensic evidence in the fight against impunity for sex and gender based violence”. More than 35 participants, journalists, NGO representatives, bar associations and National police staff members were welcomed by MONUSCO to participate in discussions with Kahindo Matale, Bukavu Deputy Public…
Bunia, 25 August 2015 - As part of the International Security and Stabilization Support Strategy (ISSSS), MONUSCO’s Stabilization Support Unit, in collaboration with STAREC (Reconstruction and Stabilization Program for Areas emerging from Armed Conflicts) organized from 17 through 21 August 2015 an evaluation of the project named Immediate Response Facility (IRF) in Mambasa. The evaluation was conducted during the mission aimed to engage with the…