News

International humanitarian law flouted as health and aid workers are targeted in conflicts around the world

On 30 March 2025, a rescue operation in Tal Al Sultan, Rafah, Gaza, recovered the bodies of 15 humanitarian workers from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations. The available information indicates that they were killed by Israeli forces on 23 March and buried under the sand.
  • 18 August 2025
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Resources

Democratic Republic of Congo Situation Report – June 2025

Resource date: Jun 2025

Author: UNFPA DRC

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Resources

Democratic Republic of Congo Situation Report - May 2025

Resource date: Jun 2025

Author: UNFPA DRC

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Resources

Democratic Republic of Congo Situation Report - April 2025

Resource date: May 2025

Author: UNFPA DRC

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UNFPA safe spaces are a lifeline for survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Published on: 20/06/2025

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where women and girls are suffering from conflict-related violence, safe spaces supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are crucial.

See what finding refuge, safety and support looks like for gender-based violence survivors like Hekima and Noella in Goma.

05 May 2025

News

A chance encounter leads to critical maternal care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Kyeshero district of Goma, pregnant Chance Azina chats with Amani, a UNFPA-supported community outreach worker at a nearby health centre. ©UNFPA DRC / Jonas Yunus
  • 04 April 2025
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Press Release

DRC: UN Officials Raise Alarm at the Dramatic Impact of Prolonged Conflict on Women and Children, Including Increased Risk of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on Displaced People

23 April 2025

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Resources

Democratic Republic of Congo Situation Report - March 2025

Resource date: Mar 2025

Author: UNFPA DRC

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Statement

UNFPA statement on sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

21 February 2025

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