Mainly marked by the visit of the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to the DRC, this month of September around the International Day of Peace highlighted key aspects of justice and peace efforts for a better future. Through articles, tweets, and videos, discover how the Mission supports Congolese communities, responds to emergencies, and supports peace efforts in the most difficult contexts.

In Goma, where fires remain frequent, MONUSCO's fire-fighting unit regularly intervenes to contain disasters and protect populations. Its organization and interventions help limit risks and reduce consequences for residents. Learn more here.

During his visit to Ituri, after witnessing the gradual return of thousands of displaced persons to their home villages, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, stated that he would advocate with Congolese authorities for concrete measures to be taken in favor of lasting peace. Learn more here.

Photographer, poet, and slam artist from Kinshasa, Do Nsoseme puts her art at the service of raising awareness about the crucial role of women in building peace in the DRC. Her exhibition, acclaimed in New York and Kinshasa, illustrates resilience in the face of conflicts and questions how images can contribute to changing mindsets. Discover this artist's commitment and details of the exhibition here.

The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC, Vivian Van de Perre, concluded a visit to Ituri dedicated to listening to communities and handing over essential projects (police station, health center). Faced with residents' persistent security concerns, she emphasized the importance of joint FARDC-MONUSCO action and the crucial role of local leaders in preventing hate speech. Discover here.

Following violent clashes between rival militias in Djugu (Ituri), more than 3,500 civilians fled to find refuge on September 27 at the MONUSCO base in Gina. This displacement, which occurred despite an ongoing peace process, affected many people. More details on the Mission's immediate actions to contain this crisis here.

The Vice-President of the Ituri Provincial Assembly, Louis Masumbuko, praised MONUSCO's support which enabled the complete rehabilitation of the building and recalled the importance of this achievement. Watch the video here.

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