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Speaking at a Security Council meeting on sexual violence in conflict, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, said “gender-based discrimination is the invisible driver of most crimes of sexual violence,” adding that “the lower a woman’s status -- in terms of health, wealth and education -- the greater is her vulnerability and exposure to harm.” UNIFEED

During a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, Secretary-General António Guterres said “Rwandans have shown that reconciliation is possible,” adding that “Rwandans have learned from the events of 1994, and so must the international community.” UNIFEED

During a visit to Rwanda and Burundi, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi met with Congolese refugees and praised the host countries for their continued hospitality. He also called for renewed global efforts to find and support long-term solutions for those who are displaced. UNHCR

United Nations (UN) launched a major international funding appeal to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis in the country. UNTV CH

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services. Breastfeeding all babies for the first two years would save the lives of more than 820,000 children under age 5 annually. UNIFEED / FILE

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging the international community not to forget about the plight of millions of displaced people across the region. UNHCR

The UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Said Djinnit said “human rights violations and impunity remain central to the instability in the region.” UNIFEED

About 10,000 Ethiopian refugees have fled to Kenya since early March. Most are women and children. 55-year-old Darmigalma Boru was reunited with her daughter, Malicha and her new-born grand-daughter, Nuria when she arrived in Kenya. UNHCR

Jenipher Mutamba is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She found safety in Uganda and lives in the Oruchinga settlement. Jenipher is the founder of a savings group that’s transforming the lives of refugee women. She has also found another way to help her community by volunteering to work with teams from the government, UNHCR and partners verifying refugees using biometric data. UNHCR

UN human rights expert called for “immediate international assistance” on human rights violations in Kasai region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). OHCHR / FILE