Solidarity with fellow citizens returning from Guinea must not turn into a spectacle on social media. The Ministry of Family and Solidarity reminds donors that it is forbidden to film or photograph beneficiaries in conditions that could infringe upon their dignity, and then to disseminate these images on digital platforms.
In a statement released Tuesday, the department headed by Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré commended the generosity shown by the public, associations, and economic actors towards these compatriots forced to leave Guinea. However, it noted that some practices accompanying the distribution of food and other donations did not sufficiently respect the privacy of those receiving assistance.
The ministry specifically points to the photos and videos taken during donation handovers, sometimes with the intention of posting them on social media. This exposure can infringe upon the rights and dignity of people already vulnerable due to their circumstances.
To prevent such abuses, the department reiterates the provisions of the decree of November 2, 2026, regulating humanitarian interventions in Burkina Faso. This text specifically prohibits exposing vulnerable individuals alongside donations intended for them. Public fundraising efforts on their behalf also remain subject to prior authorization from the ministry.
Offenders are subject to the penalties stipulated by current legislation. To better regulate solidarity initiatives, the ministry also encourages donors to use the national platform DƐMƐ SIRA.
The department thus reiterates that assistance provided to people in difficulty must never be at the expense of their dignity.
Yolande Bazié
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