The customary chiefs of Kwango and Kwilu are committed to peace in their respective provinces. Gathered during a training on human rights and hate speech in Kikwit, they signed an act of commitment to fight against conflicts and promote tolerance.
Organized by the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office, this training was an opportunity for traditional leaders to improve their knowledge of human rights and to become aware of the harmful consequences of hate speech.
This initiative comes after several months of deadly violence between the Teke and Yaka ethnic groups in the provinces of Kwango and Kwilu. These clashes caused numerous human losses and plunged the region into instability.
Aware of the importance of peace for the development of their community, customary chiefs have made a commitment to work hand in hand with their populations to prevent conflicts and combat speech inciting hatred.
“We have understood that conflicts and hate speech do not build. We are committed to bringing peace and banishing speech that incites hatred,” said one of the customary chiefs during the closing ceremony. of training.
This initiative by the customary chiefs of Kwango and Kwilu is an important step towards reconciliation and building a more peaceful society. By becoming aware of their role as key actors in conflict resolution, they show their commitment to their communities and their determination to promote peace.
It is essential to welcome this initiative and support the customary chiefs in their efforts to establish a culture of peace and tolerance in their respective provinces. The involvement of local authorities, civil society organizations and the population in general is also necessary to transform these commitments into concrete actions