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The United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lucy Tamlyn, recently hosted an innovative day of exchanges dedicated to women working in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the DRC. This initiative was hailed as a significant step towards the empowerment of women in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
During this event, it was highlighted that women are largely underrepresented in the fields of scientific and technological research due to persistent social stereotypes that limit their opportunities in these sectors. The objective of this day of exchanges was to bring together these women in STEM into a strong network in order to combat these stereotypes and promote their professional development.
Lucy Tamlyn highlighted the importance of this initiative by stating that it was a unique opportunity to highlight the talent and potential of women working in STEM in the DRC. She said that this dialogue aimed not only to promote women who are already established in their careers, but also to inspire and support those who are starting out in these fields, thus encouraging a virtuous circle of mentoring and emulation.
One participant, Élisée Mupa, an entrepreneur in the video games and animation sector, expressed her gratitude to the United States Embassy for this enriching initiative. She highlighted the crucial role of networking and mutual inspiration between women in STEM to encourage future generations to persevere in these fields.
In addition, the United States Embassy took advantage of this event to present the various programs available to support female entrepreneurship in the DRC, including the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE DRC), whose registrations are open until September 30. This initiative aims to strengthen the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and promote their success in an environment that is often hostile to women in business.
In conclusion, the exchange day organized by the United States Embassy in the DRC was hailed as an important step in promoting gender equality in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. By encouraging dialogue, sharing of experiences and mentoring, this initiative contributes to opening new perspectives for women working in these strategic sectors, and to inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams without facing gender barriers.