**Women’s Synergy for Peace and Security: A Call for Responsibility and the Conclusion of Negotiations in Luanda**
The recent tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have rekindled the concerns of the Women’s Synergy for Peace and Security. The cancellation of the DRC-Rwanda-Angola tripartite has raised concerns about the future of the Great Lakes region, marked by decades of armed conflict and suffering for hundreds of women, girls and children.
In a press release, this organization, dedicated to promoting peace and security in the region, called on the Congolese and Rwandan leaders, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, to demonstrate responsibility and return to the negotiating table in Luanda, Angola. The Luanda process indeed represents a hope for a peaceful resolution of the differences, with Angolan President Joao Lourenço acting as facilitator.
The women involved in this synergy welcome the commitment of President Lourenço and encourage his efforts as a mediator. They also urge the leaders of the two neighboring countries to overcome their differences and prioritize the well-being of their respective populations, as well as the region as a whole.
In calling for the resumption of negotiations, the Synergy of Women for Peace and Security underlines the importance of finding a diplomatic way to end the suffering of populations displaced by war, living in precarious conditions and exposed to daily violence. The return to the negotiating table is seen as a crucial step towards reconciliation, peace and the return of communities to a normal life.
In conclusion, this call for responsibility and the revitalization of the Luanda process highlights the urgency of concerted action to end the conflicts tearing the Great Lakes region apart. The voice of women for peace and security resonates as a reminder of the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation to build a better future for all. May the leaders of the DRC and Rwanda hear this call and work together for a more serene and peaceful future for their peoples and for the entire region.