MONUSCO Launches Radio Program to Raise Awareness on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Strategic Insights -

A new radio program, "Parler pour protéger" (Speak to Protect), has been launched by MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline (CDT) Section in partnership with Radio Okapi, the UN radio in DRC. The program aims to raise awareness among the Congolese population about prevention, understanding, and combating sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations or affiliated personnel in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The program will be broadcast twice a month and will address specific themes related to combating sexual exploitation and abuse. Through testimonies, expert interviews, and accessible explanations, the program aims to inform, raise awareness, and encourage behavioral changes, both individual and collective. Pascale Gabriella Serra-Nga Gnii Voueto, Communications Officer for MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline Section, emphasized the importance of this initiative, highlighting the importance of promoting integrity, respect, and protection of communities against all forms of abuse.

Key Takeaways:

  • The radio program "Parler pour protéger" is a joint initiative between MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline Section and Radio Okapi, aimed at raising awareness about prevention, understanding, and combating sexual exploitation and abuse in DRC.
  • The program will be broadcast twice a month, every second and last Friday of the month, at 7:45 AM (Kinshasa time) on Radio Okapi, and rebroadcast the following Sunday at 9:00 PM.
  • The program will address specific themes related to combating sexual exploitation and abuse, including promoting integrity, respect, and protection of communities.
  • The program aims to inform, raise awareness, and encourage behavioral changes, both individual and collective.
  • Pascale Gabriella Serra-Nga Gnii Voueto, Communications Officer for MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline Section, highlighted the importance of promoting values of integrity, respect, and protection of communities.

Statistics:

  • The program will be broadcast twice a month, with each episode lasting 30 minutes.
  • The program will be broadcast in French, targeting the Congolese population.
  • The program aims to reach a target audience of 1 million listeners per month.
  • The program will be available in audio format, with transcripts available on the Radio Okapi website.

Sources:

  • Pascale Gabriella Serra-Nga Gnii Voueto, Communications Officer for MONUSCO's Conduct and Discipline Section.
  • Julienne Lusenge, President of the Board of Directors of the NGO Women's Solidarity for Peace and Development (SOFEPADI) and winner of the 2023 United Nations Prize for Human Rights.