The Congolese media has been urged to play a more active role in promoting awareness about the Genocost, a term used to describe the economic losses suffered by the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result of the genocide that occurred in the country. A forum is being organized in Kinshasa on September 26 and 27, which will bring together journalists, experts, and other stakeholders to discuss the role of the media in documenting and transmitting the memory of the Genocost to future generations.
The Union of Journalists for the Recognition of the Genocost in the Democratic Republic of Congo (UJRG) is behind the organization of the forum. According to Gilbert Fundi, the coordinator of the UJRG, the media has a crucial role to play in promoting awareness about the Genocost. The forum will provide a platform for journalists and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with documenting and transmitting the memory of the Genocost.
The Genocost is a term that was coined to describe the economic losses suffered by the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result of the genocide that occurred in the country. The genocide, which occurred in the 1990s, resulted in the deaths of millions of people and had a devastating impact on the country's economy. The UJRG is calling on the media to play a more active role in promoting awareness about the Genocost and its impact on the country.
The forum will feature a range of discussions and debates on the role of the media in promoting awareness about the Genocost. Topics that will be covered include the documentation of testimonies, the rights of human beings, transitional justice, education, and youth. The forum will also discuss the institutional and international dimensions of the campaign for the recognition of the Genocost.
The UJRG is also supporting a campaign to collect signatures for a petition that is being led by First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi. The petition is calling for international recognition of the Genocost and the economic losses suffered by the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result of the genocide. The UJRG believes that the media has a crucial role to play in promoting awareness about the Genocost and supporting the campaign for international recognition.
The forum is expected to bring together a range of stakeholders, including journalists, experts, and representatives of civil society organizations. The event will provide a platform for participants to share their experiences and expertise on the role of the media in promoting awareness about the Genocost. The UJRG hopes that the forum will help to raise awareness about the Genocost and promote a greater understanding of its impact on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UJRG believes that the media has a crucial role to play in promoting awareness about the Genocost and its impact on the Democratic Republic of Congo. By documenting and transmitting the memory of the Genocost, the media can help to ensure that future generations are aware of the devastating impact of the genocide on the country. The forum will provide a platform for journalists and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting awareness about the Genocost.
Key points
- The Congolese media has been urged to play a more active role in promoting awareness about the Genocost.
- A forum is being organized in Kinshasa to discuss the role of the media in documenting and transmitting the memory of the Genocost.
- The UJRG is supporting a campaign to collect signatures for a petition calling for international recognition of the Genocost.
