The Minister of Gender, Family and Children visits Nairobi for the evaluation of the Maputo Protocol
The Minister of Gender, Family and Children of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been invited to participate in a series of activities organized by the African Union in Nairobi, Kenya. The main purpose of these activities is to assess the progress made in the implementation of the Maputo Protocol, an international agreement aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of women in Africa.
The Maputo Protocol, adopted in 2003, is a binding legal instrument that recognizes and guarantees women’s rights to reproductive health, equality in marriage and protection against gender-based violence. It aims to promote the empowerment of women and end the discrimination and inequalities that persist in many African countries.
While in Nairobi, the Minister of Gender, Family and Children will participate in meetings and discussions with other representatives of African Union member countries to assess the progress made since the adoption of the Maputo Protocol. She will also share the experiences and good practices of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the protection of women’s rights.
This evaluation is of paramount importance to measure progress in the implementation of the Maputo Protocol and identify persistent challenges. This will enable member countries of the African Union to strengthen their efforts to guarantee respect for women’s rights and foster a more egalitarian and inclusive society.
As Minister of Gender, Family and Children, the presence and active participation of the Congolese representative in these activities demonstrates the Congolese government’s commitment to gender equality and the protection of women’s rights. It also testifies to the willingness of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work in collaboration with other African countries to promote women’s rights at the continental level.
At the end of these evaluation days, it is hoped that concrete recommendations will be made to strengthen the implementation of the Maputo Protocol and guarantee better protection of women’s rights in Africa. The Minister of Gender, Family and Children of the Democratic Republic of Congo will then return to her country with new ideas and strategies to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.
In conclusion, the visit of the Minister of Gender, Family and Children to Nairobi for the evaluation of the Maputo protocol is a testimony of the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo in favor of women’s rights. This assessment will measure the progress made and strengthen efforts to ensure a more equal and inclusive society in Africa