Human Rights ASG Mr. Ivan Simonovic's official visit to DRC.from 2nd to 10th May 2012. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kanyabayonga, Nord Kivu, RDC – La MONUSCO soutient la participation des jeunes dans la construction de la paix et du développement de leurs communautés. Dans cet élan, les casques bleus indiens basés à Kanyabayonga ont formé 20 étudiants à l’utilisation de l’outil informatique. L’objectif de cette formation d'un mois est de les rendre capables de contribuer au développement de leur pays. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kanyabayonga, North-Kivu, DRC - MONUSCO supports young people’s participation in peace-building and their communities’ development. The Kanyabayonga-based Indian peacekeepers trained 20 students in the use of the computer tool. The objective pursued by this month-long training is to enable them to contribute to the development of their country. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Bunia, Itui province, DR Congo - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, was in Bunia, Ituri Province on the 23 and 24 January 2020. She visited displaced persons accommodated at the site of the Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP) in Bunia, as well as victims of torture and sexual violence at SOFEPADI a center of rehabilitation for victims of sexual violence and torture. She also met with officials of MONUSCO, Government and leadership of opposing factions in the ongoing conflict in the Province. She was moved by the situation of the displaced persons and victims of sexual violence whom she met and promised to convey to the United Nations Security Council and to the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, their concerns as well as their hopes of seeing sustainable peace return to Djugu territory.

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : Des représentants des organisations communautaires de Goma à l’issue de l’atelier sur l'inclusion sociale, organisé par le centre de formation/MONUSCO (IMTC) et le programme des Volontaires des Nations Unies (VNU) le 30 mars, les 6 et 13 avril 2019. L'atelier a abordé la problématique de la discrimination et de l'exclusion et a établi des stratégies de lutte contre la discrimination pour promouvoir la cohésion et l'inclusion sociale, conformément à la valeur fondamentale de «Respect de la Diversité» de l'ONU. Photo MONUSCO\Michael Ali

Goma, North-Kivu, DR Congo: Representatives from community organizations in Goma in a workshop on social inclusion, organized by integrated mission training center (IMTC) and United Nations Volunteer programme (UNV), on March 30th, April 6th and 13th 2019. The workshop explored issues of discrimination and exclusion, and established strategies to tackle discrimination in order to promote social cohesion and inclusion, consistent with the UN Core Value of “Respect for Diversity”. Photo MONUSCO\Michael Ali

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – La Journée internationale des droits de la femme a été marqué ce vendredi matin par une parade des femmes officiers de l’armée (FARDC) et de la police (PNC) nationales congolaises. Des femmes membres de la Force MONUSCO, différentes associations de femmes ainsi que les autorités provinciales et les représentants de la MONUSCO et des agences des Nations unies ont participé à cet évènement. Le gouverneur adjoint du Nord-Kivu a officiellement lancé les activités du mois de la femme. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, North-Kivu, DR Congo – The International Day of Women's Rights was, this Friday morning, marked in North Kivu with a parade by female officers of the FARDC and PNC. MONUSCO female officers, various women groups, Provincial authorities and representatives of MONUSCO and other UN agencies participated in this event. The Deputy Governor of North Kivu officially launched the activities of the month of the woman. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

In Goma a risk education relay race in “tshukudu”, a traditional wooden scooter used for transportation, was organized. Fifteen teams with local community and personnel from MONUSCO, UN agencies as well as international and national NGOs rode their tshukudus – many for the first time in their lives - across the streets of Goma and later enjoyed a concert with risk education music and messages.

(MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Rusthuru, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Les casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO ont mené le 19 janvier dernier une mission de médiation à la suite d’informations faisant état de tensions communautaires croissantes dans les zones autour de Bwalanda, dans le territoire de Rusthuru. Ils ont sensibilisé les chefs des communautés impliquées à la cohabitation pacifique et la résolution pacifique des conflits. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Rusthuru, North Kivu, DRC – MONUSCO peacekeepers from India conducted a facilitation mission on January 19, following reports of growing communal tensions in the areas surrounding Bwalanda, in the territory of Rutshuru. They raised awareness of the community leaders involved in the peaceful cohabitation and conflict resolution. . Photo MONUSCO/Force

:Bunia, province de l'Ituri, RDC : Afin de prévenir la maladie à virus Ebola, les Casques bleus népalais ont organisé une séance de sensibilisation au Complexe Scolaire Sarang à Bunia le 7 octobre 2019. Quelque 800 enfants, dont 500 filles, ont assisté à la séance. Le principal message transmis aux enfants a porté sur le lavage de mains. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC: In order to prevent the Ebola Virus Disease, Nepalese peacekeepers organized a sensitization session at the Complexe Scolaire Sarang in Bunia on October 07, 2019. The session was attended by around 800 children, including 500 girls. The main message passed on to the children was on Hand Washing. Photo MONUSCO/Force

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Mamove, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Le 4 juin 2020, le général Ricardo Neves, commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO, a visité la base militaire de la Mission à Mamove où sévissent des groupes armés, ADF et Maï-Maï. C’était pour voir comment améliorer l’environnement des soldats de la paix dans cette région, mais aussi pour leur apporter un réconfort et les encourager à continuer à remplir leur mandat de protection des civils, malgré les conditions très difficiles dans lesquelles vivent ces casques bleus. Photo MONUSCO/ Michael Ali

Mamove, North Kivu, DRC: The MONUSCO Force Commander General Ricardo Neves On 4 June 2020, , visited the Mission’s military base in Mamove where armed groups, including ADF and Mai-Mai are active. The purpose of this visit was to explore ways of improving the working conditions of the peacekeepers’ in that environment, boost their moral and encourage them to continue to fulfill their mandate of protecting civilians, despite highly challenging conditions which they face in the base. Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – La Journée internationale des droits de la femme a été marqué ce vendredi matin par une parade des femmes officiers de l’armée (FARDC) et de la police (PNC) nationales congolaises. Des femmes membres de la Force MONUSCO, différentes associations de femmes ainsi que les autorités provinciales et les représentants de la MONUSCO et des agences des Nations unies ont participé à cet évènement. Le gouverneur adjoint du Nord-Kivu a officiellement lancé les activités du mois de la femme. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, North-Kivu, DR Congo – The International Day of Women's Rights was, this Friday morning, marked in North Kivu with a parade by female officers of the FARDC and PNC. MONUSCO female officers, various women groups, Provincial authorities and representatives of MONUSCO and other UN agencies participated in this event. The Deputy Governor of North Kivu officially launched the activities of the month of the woman. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Ntoto, Nord- Kivu, RD Congo. L’équipe féminine de la Force MONUSCO en patrouille de proximité au cours de l’opération MOLO, échangeant avec la population locale autour de la situation sécuritaire et de leur protection, Photo MONUSCO/Force

Ntoto, North Kivu, DR Congo. Female team of MONUSCO Force conducting a community engagement patrol during Operation MOLO where they interacted with the local population on the security situation in the area as well as their protection Photo MONUSCO/Force

Human Rights ASG Mr. Ivan Simonovic's official visit to DRC.from 2nd to 10th May 2012. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Prison de Luzumu, Kongo central, RDC – Cinquante femmes, membres du personnel pénitentiaire congolais, ont achevé le 9 octobre 2021 leur formation à l’école pénitentiaire de Luzumu, la première du genre en RDC, construite avec le soutien de la MONUSCO. Sur cette photo, trois stagiaires font une démonstration des gestes techniques d’intervention (GTPI). Photo MONUSCO/Unité d’appui à l’administration pénitentiaire

Luzumu Prison, Kongo Central, DRC - Fifty Congolese Prison Female staff completed their training on October 9, 2021 at the Luzumu Prison’s School, the first of its kind in DRC, built with support from MONUSCO. In this photo, three trainees are demonstrating the technical intervention techniques (GTPI) learnt. Photo MONUSCO /Corrections Unit

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC: «Nous sommes fières et ravies de faire partie des efforts de maintien de la paix en RDC. En cette Journée spéciale des Casques bleus des Nations Unies, nous adressons nos meilleurs vœux à nos collègues femmes Casques bleus du monde entier », déclare la Capitaine Thomasin Gondwe, point focal Genre du bataillon malawite de la Brigade d'intervention de la MONUSCO, au nom de toutes les femmes Casques bleus du bataillon. Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu, DRC: ‘’We feel proud and delighted to be part of the Peacekeeping efforts in the DRC. On this Special Day of the United Nations Peacekeepers, we extend our best wishes to our colleague female peacekeepers all over the world”, said Capt. Thomas Gondwe, the Gender focal point for the Malawian Battalion serving within MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade, on behalf of all the female peacekeepers in the Battalion. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Human Rights ASG Mr. Ivan Simonovic's official visit to DRC.from 2nd to 10th May 2012. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Kalemie, Tanganyika, RDC La Police de la MONUSCO renforce les capacités de la Police Nationale Congolaise (PNC) dans plusieurs domaines dont celui de la police technique et scientifique pour lui permettre de résoudre de façon professionnelle, les enquêtes de police. Sur cette photo, l’UNPOL du Niger Maimouna Illiassou (accroupie) forme des éléments de la PNC dans la recherche d’indices sur le lieu d’un crime.:. Photo MONUSCO/Marcelline Adjou-Comlan

Kalemie, Tanganyika, DRC: MONUSCO Provides capacity -building for the Congolese National Police (PNC) in several areas including the technical and scientific police areas to enable them to conduct police investigations professionally. In this photo, UNPOL from Niger Maimouna Illiassou (crouching) is training members of the PNC to search for clues at the scene of a crime. Photo MONUSCO/Marcelline Adjou-Comlan

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo - Le 26 janvier 2020, les contingents indiens de la MONUSCO et la communauté indienne de la RDC ont célébré la 71e Journée de la République de l’Inde en déployant le drapeau tricolore et en organisant des festivités culturelles loin de leur patrie. Les Casques bleus indiens en RDC ont mis en exergue les réalisations de l'Inde et de l'armée indienne lors d'une soirée organisée pour les membres de la MONUSCO et le personnel militaire. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo. On 26 January 2020, MONUSCO Indian contingents and Indian community in DR Congo celebrated the 71st Republic Day by unfurling the Tricolor and organizing cultural festivities far away from homeland. The Indian Peacekeepers in DRC highlighted achievements of India and Indian Army during a social function organised for members of MONUSCO and military staff. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

In Bukavu, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was celebrated through demining demonstrations, open concerts and risk education plays with a view to raise awareness amongst the communities about the risks posed by mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).

Photo MONUSCO/ Tresor Pendeki

Sake,North Kivu Province,DR Congo;Representatives from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and MONUSCO hear from beneficiaries of a project providing livelihood opportunities to 150 vulnerable women from Sake, Masisi (DRC). With support from the Trust Fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse which was set-up by the Secretary-General in 2016, participants are learning skills that help them become independent and resilient, such as sewing, break-making and mushroom-farming.Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni,North Kivu Province,DR Congo: Arrival of medical logistics at the Beni Airport fot the fight against the spread of Ebola in the region.Photo MONUSCO/Mamadou Alain Coulibaly

Beni, Nord Kivu, RD Congo :Le 10 octobre 2017, David Gressly, Représentant spécial adjoint pour les opérations et l’état de droit de la MONUSCO, Général Commins, Commandant Adjoint de la Force de la MONUSCO, et Général Mushale, Commandant de la 3ème de défense des FARDC, reçoivent un briefing sur les attaques commises en territoire de Beni sur l’axe Mbau-Kamango du 7 au 9 octobre. L’objectif est de préparer une réponse rapide et coordonnée de la MONUSCO et des FARDC. Photo MONUSCO/Anne Herrmann

Beni, North Kivu, DR Congo: On 10 October 2017, David Gressly, MONUSCO Deputy Special Representative for Operations and Rule of Law, General Commins, MONUSCO Deputy Force Commander, and General Mushale, FARDC 3rd Defense Commander, received a briefing on the attacks committed in Beni territory on Mbau-Kamango axis from 7th to 9th October. The objective is to prepare a rapid and coordinated response from MONUSCO and the FARDC. Photo MONUSCO / Anne Herrmann

In Goma a risk education relay race in “tshukudu”, a traditional wooden scooter used for transportation, was organized. Fifteen teams with local community and personnel from MONUSCO, UN agencies as well as international and national NGOs rode their tshukudus – many for the first time in their lives - across the streets of Goma and later enjoyed a concert with risk education music and messages.

(MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Human Rights ASG Mr. Ivan Simonovic's official visit to DRC.from 2nd to 10th May 2012. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Kananga, Kasaï-Central, RDC – Kanku et Bakatuamba, deux anciens miliciens extraits de Kamuina Nsapu et formés par la Section de Désarmement de la MONUSCO (DDR/RR-CVR), à travers l'ONG CPO, aux métiers de maçonnerie et menuiserie. Aujourd’hui, parfaitement intégrés dans la Communauté, ils subviennent aux besoins de leurs familles grâce à cette formation reçue. Photo MONUSCO/Lydie Betyna

Kananga, Kasaï-Central, DRC – Kanku and Bakatuamba, two former militiamen extracted from Kamuina Nsapu and trained by MONUSCO Disarmament Section (DDR / RR-CVR), through the NGO CPO, in masonry and carpentry. Today, fully integrated into the Community, they provide for the needs of their families with the training received. Photo MONUSCO / Lydie Betyna

Eringeti, Province du Nord-Kivu : Les opérations conjointes entre la Brigade d'intervention de la MONUSCO et les FARDC contre les groupes armés à l'Est se sont intensifiées. Dans ce contexte, les Casques-bleus Sud-africains continuent de former les FARDC dans l’utilisation des drones. Grace aux drones de la MONUSCO, des renseignements exacts ont été collectés et ont permis de démanteler plusieurs bases des ADF par les FARDC dans la zone nommée ‘’le triangle de la Mort’’. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Eringeti, North Kivu province, DRC. Joint operations between MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) and FARDC against armed groups in Eastern DRC have been intensified. In this context, South African peacekeepers continue to train the FARDC in the use of drones. MONUSCO drones made it possible to collect accurate information and helped FARDC to dismantle several ADF bases in the area called ‘’ The triangle of Death’’. Photo MONUSCO/Force

MONUSCO Force Commander General Ricardo Neves was in Matombo (36km northeast of Beni) and then to Mamove (about ten km west of Oicha) an area of armed groups including the ADF and MM and where the Force intervention Brigade has planted its units to protect civilians. He boosted the moral of South African peacekeepers who live in very difficult conditions because of the difficulty of the terrain (rain, sludge etc.) often preventing vehicles from leaving the base ,and encouraged them work to continue to pursue their mandate to protect the civilian population. In his delegation were several civilian and military officials including the commander of the FIB, Major-General Patrick Dube, the head of the Office ai of the MONUSCO Beni, Josiah Obat. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Kinshasa, RDC – En marge de la célébration de la Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse du 03 mai, SC-PID/ MONUSCO, BCNUDH et UNESCO, en collaboration avec l’UNPC et JED, ont organisé un Forum d’échanges sur la situation de la liberté de la presse en RDC. Charles Bambara, Directeur de SC-PID/ MONUSCO présent à cet atelier, a déclaré : « Garantir la liberté des médias dans le monde entier est une priorité pour les Nations Unies. Car, des médias libres sont des garants de la transparence, de la responsabilisation et de l’Etat de droit. Ils favorisent la participation au débat public et politique, ils contribuent à lutter contre la pauvreté ». Photo MONUSCO/ John Bompengo

Kinshasa, DRC - On the sidelines of the celebration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, SC-PID / MONUSCO, UNJHRO and UNESCO, in collaboration with UNPC and JED, organized an Exchange Forum on the state of freedom of the press in the DRC. Charles Bambara, Director of SC-PID / MONUSCO, present at this workshop declared : "Ensuring media freedom around the world is a priority for the United Nations. For free media are the guarantors of transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. They promote participation in public and political debate, they contribute to the fight against poverty”. Photo MONUSCO/ John Bompengo

. North Kivu, DR Congo, 21 Sep 2021. On the occasion of International Day of Peace 2021, the Blue Helmets of Central Sector celebrated the day with multiple events organised with an aimed at enlightening the young generation regarding the importance of peace and unity in the development of society. Aligned with the 2021 theme of 'Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world', activities were organized for the Youth, women and children to promote thinking creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and healthy,. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

. North Kivu, DR Congo, 21 Sep 2021. On the occasion of International Day of Peace 2021, the Blue Helmets of Central Sector celebrated the day with multiple events organised with an aimed at enlightening the young generation regarding the importance of peace and unity in the development of society. Aligned with the 2021 theme of 'Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world', activities were organized for the Youth, women and children to promote thinking creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and healthy,. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

MONUSCO Force Commander General Ricardo Neves was in Matombo (36km northeast of Beni) and then to Mamove (about ten km west of Oicha) an area of armed groups including the ADF and MM and where the Force intervention Brigade has planted its units to protect civilians. He boosted the moral of South African peacekeepers who live in very difficult conditions because of the difficulty of the terrain (rain, sludge etc.) often preventing vehicles from leaving the base ,and encouraged them work to continue to pursue their mandate to protect the civilian population. In his delegation were several civilian and military officials including the commander of the FIB, Major-General Patrick Dube, the head of the Office ai of the MONUSCO Beni, Josiah Obat. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Bunia, Itui province, DR Congo - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, was in Bunia, Ituri Province on the 23 and 24 January 2020. She visited displaced persons accommodated at the site of the Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP) in Bunia, as well as victims of torture and sexual violence at SOFEPADI a center of rehabilitation for victims of sexual violence and torture. She also met with officials of MONUSCO, Government and leadership of opposing factions in the ongoing conflict in the Province. She was moved by the situation of the displaced persons and victims of sexual violence whom she met and promised to convey to the United Nations Security Council and to the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, their concerns as well as their hopes of seeing sustainable peace return to Djugu territory.

Légende : Rutshuru, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – A l’occasion des activités liées à la Journée internationale des droits des femmes, les membres du réseau des femmes de la Police de la Monusco (UNPOL/RFUM) ont apporté leur soutien aux femmes de la coopérative agricole CANOKI de Kiwanja, dans le Rutshuru. Cet appui a pour but d’encourager l’autonomisation de ces femmes qui ont reçu des machines à coudre ainsi que du matériel de couture. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Caption: Rutshuru, North Kivu, DR Congo – As part of the activities to commemorate the International Women's Day, members of MONUSCO POLICE Women's Network (UNPOL / RFUM) have provided support to CANOKI Female Farmer’s Cooperative in Kiwanja, Rutshuru in terms of sewing machines and equipment for their empowerment. Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Beni North Kivu Province,DR Congo;The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and the regional Director for Africa visit Beni to evaluate developments on the fight against the Ebola Virus.Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

In Goma a risk education relay race in “tshukudu”, a traditional wooden scooter used for transportation, was organized. Fifteen teams with local community and personnel from MONUSCO, UN agencies as well as international and national NGOs rode their tshukudus – many for the first time in their lives - across the streets of Goma and later enjoyed a concert with risk education music and messages.

(MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – Dans le cadre de la riposte contre la maladie à virus Ebola déclarée le 1er août dernier dans le Territoire de Beni, la Représentante spéciale adjointe du SG de l’ONU en RDC et Coordonnatrice humanitaire, Kim Bolduc et l’Ambassadeur de l’Union Européenne en RDC, M. Bart Ouvry, ont rencontré le personnel médical de l’Hôpital de Beni, afin de s’enquérir de leurs besoins. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

Beni, North-Kivu, DR Congo – As part of the response to the Ebola virus disease officially confirmed in the territory of Beni on 1st August, Deputy Special representative of the UNSG in DRC and Humanitarian Coordinator, Kim Bolduc and European Union’s Ambassador, Mr. Bart Ouvry, met with medical staff in Beni Hospital to enquire about their needs. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – La Journée internationale des droits de la femme a été marqué ce vendredi matin par une parade des femmes officiers de l’armée (FARDC) et de la police (PNC) nationales congolaises. Des femmes membres de la Force MONUSCO, différentes associations de femmes ainsi que les autorités provinciales et les représentants de la MONUSCO et des agences des Nations unies ont participé à cet évènement. Le gouverneur adjoint du Nord-Kivu a officiellement lancé les activités du mois de la femme. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, North-Kivu, DR Congo – The International Day of Women's Rights was, this Friday morning, marked in North Kivu with a parade by female officers of the FARDC and PNC. MONUSCO female officers, various women groups, Provincial authorities and representatives of MONUSCO and other UN agencies participated in this event. The Deputy Governor of North Kivu officially launched the activities of the month of the woman. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu Province Congo: The MONUSCO Force commander Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho has paid a working visit to Beni on Friday 7 June 2019. He was accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to the DRC During the visit the Force commander reviewed the Medal Presentation parade of the South African Battalion in Beni which saw a match Past as well as drill display and traditional dancing They also met with senior military officers and the Head of Office of MONUSCO Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Le 14 octobre 2021, la MONUSCO a facilité le transport aérien entre Kinshasa et Goma d’un lot d’équipement scientifique offert par le service géologique américain à l’Observatoire volcanologique de Goma (OVG). Ces instruments aideront l’OVG à améliorer sa surveillance et sa compréhension des volcans actifs (Nyamulagira et Nyiragongo) situés dans le parc national des Virunga pour une meilleure prévention des catastrophes. Photo MONUSCO/Marylène Seguy

Goma, North-Kivu, DRC – On 14 October 2021, MONUSCO facilitated the airlift of a batch of scientific equipment, between Kinshasa and Goma, donated by the US Geological Survey department to Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG). The equipment will help OVG improve its monitoring and understanding of the active volcanoes (Nyamulagira and Nyiragongo) located in the Virunga National Park, for a better disaster prevention. Photo MONUSCO/Marylène Seguy.