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Final step of Warrap community discussions paves way for outlawing early marriages
In Kuajok, a harmonization workshop on customary law in Warrap State led to the consensual abolishment of early and forced marriage. Pending on state government approval, this decision will soon be translated into formal law…
Goma: BiEster foundation and MONUSCO want to strengthen women's resilience in the face of conflicts
The BiEster Foundation, which has been involved for several years in psychosocial support, economic empowerment and the promotion of women's rights in conflict zones, relies on concrete strategies to raise women's awareness…
«Parler pour protéger» : a radio program to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
by Martial Mukeba Wa Mukeba Since July 11, 2025, MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline (CDT) Section has launched a radio program entitled "Parler pour protéger" in partnership with Radio Okapi, the UN radio in DRC. This program…
UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again
The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently. The “OP LAB” post became…
MONUSCO Trains 40 Congolese Soldiers in Mortar Handling in Ituri
For several years now, Congolese soldiers have regularly taken part in MONUSCO training courses on combat tactics, explosive ordnance disposal and civilian protection. On Friday, 16 May, forty-two Congolese soldiers completed…
Ituri: Peacekeepers Teach Youth Watermelon Farming to Deter Armed Group Recruitment
The aim of this project is to replace weapons with farming tools, with the emphasis on profitable cultivation. Young people from Tsere, a locality in Ituri, have harvested over two tons of watermelons as part of an…
MONUSCO Encourages Youth in Irumu to Engage in Peacebuilding in Ituri
MONUSCO facilitators also presented community protection tools such as the Community Alert Network (CAN) and Local Protection Committees (LPC). From 5 to 10 May, in the territory of Irumu, MONUSCO’s Civil Affairs Section, in…
“Meaningful inclusion of women is not optional, it is essential”: Member States reinforce support for women in peacekeeping at Ministerial
Written by Sophie Boudre and Lesley Myers. Ms. Boudre is Deputy Chief, UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section, and expert on gender and accountability issues. Ms. Myers is the Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s…
Women in Bor poised to play crucial role in shaping political processes and fostering an equitable future
An UNMISS workshop in Bor empowered women's associations to lead and participate in gender-responsive constitution-making and electoral processes. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI - As South Sudan approaches its…
A taskforce to strengthen electoral security and ensure inclusive voting is launched in Yambio
An UNMISS workshop on security during electoral processes in Western Equatoria concluded with a commitment to establish a state-wide taskforce. Photo by Okot Emmanuel/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite repeated delays to the…