Within a context of escalating war, peace builders are working to create dialogue between soldiers and communities, track human rights violations and advocate for an end to impunity.
Congolese Army tank units rush to counterattack an M23 rebel offensive outside the city of Goma.
Madeline Akida speaks during a dialogue event between local women and the families of a Congolese Army commando unit.
Led by peace activist Liberata Buratwa, displaced women meet with Congolese army General Peter Cirimwami, commander of operations against the M23 rebel group
Peace activist Liberata Buratwa. In 2008, Liberata led a delegation of women to meet Laurent Nkunda, the leader of the CNDP rebel group.
The Ituri Rainforest, seen close to the town of Kilo.
Congolese Army units at the Rutshuru frontline with the M23 rebel group.
Georgette Ngabusi leads the women’s association of Savo displacement site to a dialogue at a Congolese army position.
Peace activist Wivine Bayengo jumps on the back of a motorcycle to leave a dialogue event between civilians and a military garrison in Beni.
Mave Bora sits with her injured child after a CODECO rebel raid on a displacement camp in Ituri.
Peace activist Rose Kahambu poses for a portrait outside Oicha, Beni Territory.
A wedding procession in the hills of Kaniola, South Kivu Province.
Peace activist Faila Kataliko speaks to soldiers at a dialogue between civilians and an army garrison. Beni, North Kivu Province.
Marie, displaced by the Ituri Conflict, cleans the altar of the Kilo-Mission church.
Peace activist Mathlide Mihigo by Lake Kivu. Bukavu, South Kivu Province.
Women laugh as they leave a dialogue event hosted by peace activist Mathlide Mihigo where she teaches principles of human rights and legal protection to women
In the aftermath of fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese Army, around half a million displaced civilians had fled their homes by early 2023.
UN troops are seen on dusk patrol between the towns of Kilo and Mongwalu, Ituri Province.
80 year old tapestry artist Lucie Kamusekera displays her works at home in the city of Goma, North Kivu Province.
Peace activist Louise Nyota poses for a portrait in the city of Goma. Louise was amongst a delegation of women who crossed the frontlines to plead for peace with Laurent Nkunda, rebel commander of the CNDP.