STATE VISIT TO CONGO - HEAL Africa
Her Excellency visited the HEAL Africa Hospital, in Goma.
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0193-001
The Governor General saw the facilities that have been set up to provide integrated services to women and children survivors of sexual violence.
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0193-004
HEAL Africa (Health-Education-Action-Leadership) is a Congolese NGO that carries out medical, social and economic initiatives, particularly with the financial support provided by CIDA.
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0193-006
After the visit, the Governor General participated in a round table with stakeholders and women survivors of sexual violence.
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0193-008
The Governor General listened to numerous difficult personal stories. The accounts from survivors of sexual violence met at HEAL Africa really moved her. "These crimes must be stopped."
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0193-014