Rapports

By Caroline Madueno In 2010 the first democratic elections took place in Burundi after a long and devastating civil war. The election period was marked by violence and political unrest, involving violence between youth supporting the…

Abstract: In this paper we shed light on sexual violence in Burundi in the aftermath of its civil war. By presenting the results of a mixed-method research we discuss five topics: prevalence of sexual violence, a…

SC/11275 Security Council 7110th Meeting (AM) Representatives of United States, Burundi Speak The Security Council today extended until 31 December 2014 the mandate of the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB), also requesting the Secretary-General to prepare the Office’s transition…

UNHCR operational highlights The verification of asylum seekers living in urban areas which began October 28, ended November 29, 2013. The figure of verified urban refugees stands now to 983 families of 3,764 persons, ie. a decrease…

Par Aude Rossignol Bujumbura, Burundi - 25 novembre 2013 Chaque année, au moins deux millions de femmes et de filles sont victimes de la traite des personnes à des fins de prostitution, d’esclavage et de servitude. Jusqu’à 60…

SC/10915 Security Council 6918th Meeting (AM) Country’s Representative Expresses Disappointment with Negative Language in Text; Says Departs Completely — in Letter and Spirit — from Progress Described in Report Encouraging the Government of Burundi to work with its international partners to…

La violence physique et psychologique orientée vers les femmes constitue l’un des plus grands fléaux du Burundi, pays particulièrement touché par les VBG (Violences Basées sur le Genre). Le centre Humura est un lieu d’accueil holistique…

Du 27 au 28 novembre 2012, le Burundi a abrité la deuxième conférence internationale sur le sujet afin d’examiner le rôle des organes de sécurité africains pour mettre fin aux violences faites aux femmes et filles.…

Working environment The context The results of presidential, parliamentary and local elections in 2010 should help to consolidate peace, and build an environment conducive to development in Burundi. However, the opposition’s withdrawal from the electoral process could lead…

Watch the Webcast SC/10496 Security Council 6691st Meeting (AM) Welcoming Burundi’s progress towards peace, stability and development, yet noting continuing human rights violations with grave concern, the Security Council decided today to extend the mandate of the United Nations mission…