The Minister of Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chantal Chambu Mwavita, recently spoke at an international event discussing the human rights situation in her country. Despite the many challenges facing the DRC, such as ongoing violence in the east of the country, significant progress has been made in respecting human rights.
In a public statement, the Minister highlighted her ministry’s efforts to investigate violations of the fundamental rights of Congolese people and identify the problems they face. Despite the armed conflicts in some parts of the country, Congolese authorities have not abandoned their commitment to protecting human rights.
Chantal Chambu stressed that the DRC is striving to respect its national and international human rights commitments. She mentioned initiatives such as the implementation of Transitional Justice, the strengthening of provincial human rights divisions, the defense of the country’s interests at the regional and international levels, as well as the monitoring of international legal instruments on human rights ratified by the DRC.
Among the notable actions of the DRC in the fight against impunity, the Minister mentioned cooperation with the International Criminal Court and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office. She also called on the international community to support the DRC’s efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights.
In conclusion, Minister Chantal Chambu stressed the importance of international collaboration to achieve these objectives and affirmed that despite the obstacles, the DRC remains committed to the protection and promotion of human rights for all its citizens.