The leading article:
“During the recent meeting between Bineta DIOP, special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission, and Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), many initiatives were discussed in favor of the country Among the topics discussed were the achievements of the First Lady in the field of health, in particular her care for sickle cell patients and her fight against this serious illness impacting the lives of women. This model of action was highly appreciated by Bineta DIOP, who even expressed the wish to see it reproduced in other African countries.
The discussion also focused on the engagement of Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI as OPDAD, where she was praised for her work and initiatives. Bineta DIOP encouraged the First Lady to take initiatives with political parties and the President of the Republic to allow greater representation of women at the negotiating table and in decision-making. She highlighted the importance of women’s involvement for lasting peace and called for their active participation.
The African Union delegation plans to visit Goma as part of its mission in favor of women. This visit will allow discussions to continue and the needs and actions to be implemented to promote the empowerment of Congolese women to be assessed.
This partnership between Bineta DIOP and Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI shows the desire of these two influential women to work together to promote gender equality, the improvement of women’s health and the participation of Congolese women in decision-making. Their commitment and initiatives are an example to follow and a positive signal for the African continent.”