Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi and Bineta Diop, two personalities committed to promoting the women’s cause, recently spoke during a meeting in Kinshasa. During this exchange, they discussed the achievements of the First Lady of the DRC in the field of health, in particular her care for sickle cell patients and her fight against this disease which affects women in a significant way on a cultural level. .
Bineta Diop expressed her admiration for Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi’s commitment to OPDAD (Organization of African First Ladies for Development), emphasizing the importance of this work to enable First Ladies to support their husbands in their actions within the African Union. She also pleaded for greater participation of Congolese women in decision-making, calling on Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi to take initiatives with political parties and the President of the Republic for better representation of women in this area.
The meeting between the two women was welcomed by Bineta Diop, who encouraged the First Lady of the DRC to extend her model of action to other African countries. She also stressed the importance of including more women at the negotiating table to ensure lasting peace.
As part of the mission in favor of women, the African Union delegation plans to go to Goma this Friday. This visit demonstrates the African Union’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of women in Africa.
In conclusion, the meeting between Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi and Bineta Diop highlighted the efforts of the First Lady of the DRC in promoting women’s health and rights. Their exchange also highlighted the importance of greater participation of women at all levels of decision-making, and encouraged the First Lady to extend her action to other African countries.