Fatshimetrie, the leading magazine for fashion and culture in the DRC, recently published a captivating report on a significant event: the debate organized by the information and communication sciences research laboratory (LARSICOM) in collaboration with the Wallonia Centre in Kinshasa. The event, which was held in the prestigious CWB performance hall, had the theme “Women graduates, and then! Where do women go after their studies?”.
The objective of this debate was clear: to raise awareness and make women graduates aware of the importance of their integration into the professional world. Distinguished guests were present to lead the discussions, including Patient Ligodi, journalist and member of LARSICOM.
In his opening speech, David Thonon, general delegate of the Wallonia Brussels Centre in the DRC, highlighted the low rate of women graduates working in professional environments. He highlighted this reality as a considerable loss for society as a whole, and a hindrance to the socio-economic development of the DRC.
The keynote speaker of the day, Eliane Munkeni, Vice President of the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC), called on female graduates to set clear goals and work towards achieving them. She stressed the importance of education in empowering women, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish professionally and personally.
Yvonne Ibebeke, Rector of the National Pedagogical University (UPN), advocated for mutual support between women who have succeeded in their field and those who aspire to follow in their footsteps. She also highlighted the importance of increased collaboration between universities and businesses to promote the professional integration of female graduates.
Professor David Pata encouraged young women to train in technical professions, emphasizing the equality of cognitive abilities between the sexes, and encouraging women to explore fields often considered reserved for men.
In conclusion, this event was a catalyst for reflection and action for the emancipation of women graduates in the DRC. He stressed the importance of education, vocational training and mutual support to enable women to reach their full potential and contribute fully to the development of society.
Through this debate, the message is clear: women must not be satisfied with their degrees, but must also actively engage in building a fulfilling professional and personal future. It is by joining forces and challenging gender stereotypes that women graduates will be able to shape a better future for themselves and for the community in which they operate..
Fatshimetrie, once again, contributes to opening the debate on crucial societal issues and to highlighting inspiring initiatives that shape a more equal and inclusive future for all.