Men and women who took part in an interfaith programme experienced a remarkably lower incidence of violence, even years later ...

In times of conflict, women and girls face the greatest risks—violence, exploitation and limited access to essential care. This International Women’s Day, discover how the International Rescue ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 7 (UNHCR) - From Kinshasa to Kivu this Saturday, an electronic text message will urge men around the vast Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, November 26 (UNHCR) - Twenty-eight-year-old widow Kahindo is lucky to be alive after being attacked and abused by armed men while fleeing her village in the ...

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing conflict and displacement continue to place women, girls, and children at extreme risk of violence and has triggered an enduring humanitarian crisis.

UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday he was appalled by the devastating impact on civilians of increasing drone ...

Editor's note: This story is part of Global Sisters Report's yearlong series "Out of the Shadows: Confronting Violence Against Women," which will focus on the ways Catholic sisters are responding to ...

The project aligns with the DRC’s National Strategic Development Plan (PNSD 2024–2028), which prioritizes job creation, poverty reduction, and human capital development.

It is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman – or a Christian. Disease is rampant, and children as young as 4 are being forced to work in mines. The Democratic Republic of Congo ...