UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Hervé Ladsous Visits HEAL Africa
Hervé Ladsous, the United Nations Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping, visited HEAL Africa on January 27, 2012, as part of his official visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During this visit, the French diplomat gained a better idea of the work carried out by HEAL Africa and their partners to support sexual violence survivors […]
Congolese Youth from Goma Speak Directly
This PBS Newshour piece was created by HEAL Africa’s Gender Advisor Assistant, Francine Murhebwa. The piece interviews 10 Congolese Youth on why they did or did not vote in the recent elections in DR Congo. Part of HEAL Africa’s mission is to provide a space for Congolese voices who might not be heard otherwise. As […]
HEAL Africa featured in BBC News Article about Sexual Violence in DR Congo
HEAL Africa’s Dr. Bienvenu was featured in BBC News article today about sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click here to read more.
HEAL Africa Pre-Election Study Reveals that People in North Kivu, DR Congo are Demanding their Rights
The study “Les attentes des populations du Nord Kivu aux élections de 2011” (Expectations of People of North Kivu Regarding the Elections 2011), unveils that after years of suffering and neglect, Congolese people are standing up and demanding their rights. Goma, Nov. 17, 2011– Regardless of the elections and changes in leadership, very little has […]