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DRC President acknowledges CSOs’ declaration on women’s inclusion in the peace process
On July 23, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) convened a roundtable in Kinshasa with civil society organizations, media representatives and decision-makers to discuss women’s participation in the peace process in the DRC. Participants included government officials from the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Gender, the National Human Rights Commission and members of parliament. The
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KINSHASA: Civil society and media call for women’s inclusion in DRC peace processes
On June 12, 2025, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), in collaboration with the women’s association Charité Congo (Chari-Congo), hosted a networking event in Kinshasa to strengthen civil society efforts to include women in conflict resolution. The event focused on advancing the goals of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which urges the inclusion of women and
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DRC: A Step Toward Justice Congolese Pastor Arrested for Forced Marriage
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country where the echoes of human rights advocacy are increasingly resonating against the dense backdrop of social issues, a significant legal development has occurred. On January 22, 2024, an event unfolded that may mark a turning point in the country’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ rights. The Congolese
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DR Congo
Recent Legislative Advancements to Combat Gender-Based Violence
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite the alarming increase in cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), there has been no specific law to combat this issue in the country. This has resulted in countless women and girls becoming victims of SGBV within their households and communities, with many cases going unpunished due
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DRC: National Assembly passes law to exempt sexual violence survivors from paying high legal fees
On May 18, 2023, DRC marked a big win in the country’s fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The National Assembly passed a law that exempts SGBV survivors from paying legal fees when pursuing a case against their perpetrators. Barring one abstention, the assembly unanimously voted in favour of the law. This new law
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DRC: Canada World trainee wins award for story on the persecution of women accused of witchcraft
Uwezo Africa reporter Joelle Safina Bufole has been awarded the best story prize in the radio category of the Young Women Journalist Awards, organized by Congolese Union of Media Women (UCOFEM) and Internews. The annual competition celebrates the work of Congolese women journalists under the age of 30. Bufole was recognized for her radio report
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