The issue of conflicts in eastern DRC and particularly in North-Kivu remains worrying. Their adverse effects claim many victims with complex and unlimited needs. Several local, national and international organizations are supporting the government in order to face this situation, but the RCIC remains in a better position, due to its mandate to promote and protect the IHL. This organization has carried out activities to assist and protect victims of conflicts in eastern DRC. Multisectoral assistance to victims, transparency and collaboration with other actors are all positive aspects that characterized the RCIC’s activities. On the other hand, the poor coverage of response to needy persons, the weak communication on its action and the priority on the curative remain aspects that must be improved. Thus, improving the coverage of response to persons in need, strengthening both cooperation and communication about its action are the proposed mechanisms to make more effective the RCIC’s action in favor of the conflicts’ victims in Noth-Kivu.
The advent of Covid-19 caused the cessation of movements at the border between Rwanda and the DRC on Goma side, because of the lockdown imposed as a barrier to the spread of the pandemic. However, these movements allowed the survival of several people, in particular disabled people carrying out small activities there. Thus, several homes for people with disabilities were disturbed during the crisis, the householder being unable to meet the needs of his dependents, and himself becoming a burden for the family and society. Then, we suggest that both the government and humanitarian actors at local, national and international levels may implement support mechanisms for disabled people and their families in order to consolidate their homes. Finally, we want to see disabled people to think about other surviving strategies so that they may be able to face the consequences of the crisis.
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