The recent cancellation of the tripartite between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Angola raises questions about the continuation of negotiations for peace and security in the region. The Synergy of Women for Peace and Security in the DRC has launched an urgent appeal to Heads of State Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame to show responsibility and return to the negotiating table in Luanda, Angola.
This synergy, representing women committed to peace in the DRC, expresses deep concern about the future of the Luanda process, considered as a hope for peace for hundreds of women, girls and children affected by armed conflicts in the region. For decades, these populations have suffered the horrors of war and legitimately aspire to a safer and more peaceful future.
Julienne Lusenge, focal point of the Synergy of Women for Peace and Security in the DRC, stresses the importance of maintaining dialogue between stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the conflicts tearing the region apart. Mediation and diplomacy efforts must be intensified to reach agreements that benefit the entire population, particularly women and children, who are often the first victims of violence in times of war.
The call launched by the Synergy of Women highlights the urgent need to continue negotiations and find concrete solutions to guarantee peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The stakes are crucial, the challenges numerous, but the determination of the actors involved in the Luanda process must remain intact to achieve significant progress.
In these times of tension and uncertainty, the voice of women for peace resonates as a call for action, solidarity and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame are invited to seize this opportunity to restore hope to an entire region plagued by violence and instability. Uniting for peace is the commitment that everyone must make to build a better future for generations to come.