She is one of dozens of offspring of United Nations peacekeepers, deployed in the troubled region for over 20 years, who often face stigma in their communities. In Kavumu alone, AFP spoke to four women who said they had children with UN peacekeepers. Bazilyane explained that her team had identified 11 children in Kavumu allegedly fathered by peacekeepers. Children born from sexual abuse cases also often face stigma, the spokesman also said. But 63 children are receiving school assistance, according to Monusco, while 158 women have benefited from UN-funded projects since 2018.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2023 06:40 UTC