The fight against violence against women and girls is a crucial issue that marks the 16 days of activism in the Democratic Republic of Congo every year. These days of awareness and mobilization aim to highlight the many forms of violence suffered by women, and to encourage society to act to eradicate them.
In a context where social networks have become spaces conducive to the dissemination of shocking and violent images, the head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita, recently condemned this practice. She rightly emphasizes that the repeated dissemination of such images violates the rules of dignity and respect for human beings. It is essential to raise awareness among the population about the consequences of these acts, and to promote respectful and caring behavior towards women.
The alarming figures from UN reports highlight the scale of the problem: one in three women has already been a victim of gender-based violence in her life. In addition, every ten minutes, a woman dies at the hands of her partner. These statistics reflect a dark and unacceptable reality that requires collective and urgent action.
The guests of the show “Dialogue between Congolese” provide essential perspectives and analyses to understand and fight against this violence. Tania Mokolo Ndjoli, Jean Claude Disashi and Saoli Diakiesse share their expertise and experience to find effective and sustainable solutions.
It is crucial to strengthen awareness-raising actions, support victims and severely punish the perpetrators of violence. Educating young people, promoting gender equality and strengthening protection mechanisms are all essential levers to reduce or even eliminate this violence.
The 16 days of activism for women in the DRC are an opportunity to remind everyone that the fight against violence against women is everyone’s business. It is time to put an end to this culture of violence and build together a fairer and safer future for all.