Ensuring protection and facing Gender Based Violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Webstream (without interpretation)
Humanitarian Talks
Information
In the DRC, ongoing conflict, violence and internal displacement have triggered and exacerbated gender-based violence (GBV), especially in the conflict-ridden east of the county. The panelists will explore key elements and gaps in GBV prevention and response, how to strengthen a holistic response to the needs of GBV survivors and IHL compliance.
Organisers
ECHO
Speakers
JB
Julie BODIN
Regional Protection And Gender ExpertDG ECHOAnita AKUMIAH
Team Leader of the ‘gender-based violence’United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Jean Daniel BATABOMBI APANZA
ColonelDemocratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces (FARDC)Anne-Marie BOYELDIEU
Representative of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)DRCJulienne LUSENGE
Human Rights ActivistJC
Jean-Marc CHATAIGNER
EU Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation