The women of the NGO “Génération femme” and the first women’s radio station in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mobilized this Friday, October 11 in Kinshasa to express their deep indignation following the tragic death of Alexandra Martine Diengo Lumbayi, a Congolese student in Canada. This sad news aroused strong emotion within the Congolese community and triggered a united and committed reaction from women activists.
Their peaceful march, which began at Boulevard du 30 juin, ended at the Canadian embassy in the DRC, where a memorandum demanding truth and justice for the deceased was given to the Canadian ambassador. Ms. Elfie-Esther Nkishi, president of the NGO “Génération femme” and General Director of Radio de la femme, stressed the urgent need to understand the circumstances of Alexandra Martine’s death and to ensure that those responsible for this tragedy answer for their actions.
Beyond recognizing the heavy price paid by the young student, the activists also highlighted the importance of protecting and defending women’s rights, core values of their respective organizations. By demanding not only compensation for the bereaved family, but also transparency in future investigations, these courageous women have shown their determination to fight for justice and the dignity of all.
Alexandra Martine Diengo Lumbayi, a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, tragically lost her life at the age of 21, leaving behind the immense void of her absence. Her exemplary journey as a fulfilled student in Canada was brutally interrupted, leaving her loved ones and the Congolese community in pain and incomprehension.
In this period of mourning and questioning, the solidarity and mobilization of the women of the NGO “Génération femme” and “Radio de la femme” embody the collective strength that stands up to injustice and oblivion. Their voices carry the hope of a profound change in mentalities and practices, so that every life counts and every woman is protected and respected.
By honoring the memory of Alexandra Martine Diengo Lumbayi through their civic and humanitarian commitment, these women show the way to a future where the rights, dignity and security of each person will no longer be empty promises, but concrete and shared realities. May their actions inspire other initiatives and make the voices of the oppressed and forgotten resonate, so that justice is done and peace is restored.