Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi and Bineta Diop met recently in Kinshasa to discuss the achievements of the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo in various areas, including health and the fight against violence against women.
During this meeting, Bineta Diop expressed her admiration for Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi’s commitment to the care of sickle cell patients and the fight against this disease which particularly affects women in the DRC. She welcomed the initiatives of the First Lady within the framework of Fonarev, an initiative aimed at combating violence against women.
Bineta Diop also stressed the importance of replicating this model in other African countries, in order to enable First Ladies to play an active role in combating the challenges faced by women on the continent. She called for greater representation of women at the negotiating table, in order to encourage their participation in decision-making for lasting peace.
The African Union delegation, of which Bineta Diop is a part, plans to go to Goma as part of its mission in favor of women. This visit demonstrates the importance given by the African Union to the promotion of women’s rights and their active participation in building a better future.
In a context where women are often marginalized in the political and social sphere, the commitment of Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi and the collaboration between the DRC and the African Union bring hope for positive change. It is essential that women are represented and listened to in decision-making, in order to create more egalitarian and inclusive societies.
In conclusion, the meeting between Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi and Bineta Diop highlighted the actions of the First Lady in favor of women in the DRC, and opened the way for new collaborations to promote women’s rights in Africa. It is essential to continue supporting these initiatives and encouraging the active participation of women in all areas of society.