Under the Blue Helmet: Life as a UN Peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (VR)

When a conflict occurs, sexual violence increases and women and girls are often the first victims. Today, conflict-related sexual violence is on the rise, with more than 4,600 cases documented in 2024, reports Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, in her address to the United Nations Security Council. That is 25% more cases than in 2023 and there could be more as sexual violence is often under-reported. “If we are serious about peace, we mus

CGTN speaks with Zhou Bo from the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. He argues that the PLA's participation in UN peacekeeping missions is a justifiable choice – one that reflects China's growing role in supporting global peace and security. #BlueHelmetsNoBorders #Peacekeeping #ChinesePeacekeepers | CGTN