Title: The closing of the African Women’s Fortnight in Matadi marks a significant step in the empowerment of Congolese women
Introduction :
The African Women’s Fortnight, which began on July 31 in Kinshasa, ended in the Kongo-Central province with a closing ceremony organized by the Minister of Gender, Family and Children, Mireille Masangu. This celebration brought together a delegation composed of members of the General Secretariat and highlighted the importance of the empowerment of Congolese women in the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This landmark event is part of efforts to promote peace and accelerate the implementation of the African Free Trade Area.
An inspiring initiative:
The Minister of Gender, Family and Children stressed the importance of this celebration as an opportunity for African women to pool their wisdom and strength in order to build peace and contribute to economic development. She highlighted the commitment of the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, to take into account the place of women in the country’s program. This initiative demonstrates the recognition of the contributions and achievements of African women in the struggle for the liberation and development of the continent.
The key role of Kongo-Central:
The closing of the fortnight of African women in Matadi, capital of the province of Kongo-Central, takes on a particular significance. This border region with the Republic of Congo and Angola plays a vital role in cross-border trade, where the participation of Congolese women is crucial to accelerate the implementation of the African Free Trade Area. Minister Masangu stressed the importance of the presence of this ceremony in Kongo-Central, in order to mobilize Congolese women to contribute actively to the development of the DRC and the consolidation of peace.
A driving theme:
The theme chosen for this celebration, “Pooling the wisdom and strength of women, to build peace and accelerate the implementation of the African Free Trade Area”, highlights the importance of the role of women in these crucial areas. The African Women’s Fortnight raised awareness of the challenges facing African women and promoted their empowerment for a better future.
Conclusion :
The closing of the African Women’s Fortnight in Matadi marks a significant step in the fight for the empowerment of Congolese women. This event demonstrates the commitment of the Congolese government to recognize and value the crucial role of women in the development of the country. It also recalls the importance of solidarity and unity among African women to build peace and promote fair trade on the continent