Kinshasa, Nov. 15th, 2026 (CPA).- The international recognition of the genocides perpetrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was the focus of an advocacy mission by a reparations institution for victims in London, UK, according to a press release consulted on Saturday by CPA.
“As part of the international advocacy campaign for the recognition of the Congolese genocide, commonly referred to as ‘Génocost’, a high-level delegation from the National Fund for Reparations for Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Victims of Crimes against Peace and Human Security (Fonarev) has undertaken a mission to London, in the United Kingdom (…).
This meeting has enabled the delegation members to present the objectives of their mission and to discuss the initiatives envisaged to raise the profile of the ‘Génocost’ issue further on the international stage,” it is read from DRC Embassy in the UK.
According to the source, this mission forms part of an effort to raise awareness amongst the international public, the British authorities and institutional partners regarding the atrocities committed in DRC, particularly over the last three decades, as well as the need to ensure recognition of the victims’ suffering, to combat impunity and to promote justice and reparations.
DRC’s ambassador to the UK has been informed of the various planned activities, which aim to raise awareness, engage decision-makers and ensure that the voices of Congolese victims are heard by the international community.
“The first major event, held on November 10th, 2026, has been an awareness-raising session focusing on three decades of conflict and atrocities in DRC, covering the period 1996–2026,” the statement has explained.
Patrick Fata, General Director (DG) of Fonarev, has outlined the missions and actions undertaken by his organisation on behalf of the victims.
In particular, he has highlighted the efforts already undertaken, whilst acknowledging the scale of the challenges that remain to be addressed in order to meet the victims’ needs and guarantee them justice and reparation.
DRC Embassy in London has reaffirmed the importance of diplomacy in defending national interests, promoting historical truth and mobilising British partners in support of the Congolese cause.
The source has further noted that recognition of the Genocost is a major issue concerning collective memory, historical truth, justice and redress for the victims.
And It has added: “It also calls for greater accountability on the part of international actors in preventing crimes, combating impunity and seeking lasting peace in DRC.” The Congolese delegation was composed of fifteen prominent figures, including General Director Patrick Fata, head of the delegation, as well as Eddy Mbanzu, Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of Fonarev, François Kakese, Executive Co-ordinator of Cia-Var, Blaise Ndombe, Deputy Executive Co-ordinator, and others. ACP/