Dar es Salaam:The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Judith Tuluka, has brought attention to the dire conditions faced by women and girls in the conflict-ridden eastern regions of her country. She emphasized the severe challenges including violence, forced displacement, fear, and the loss of family members that these women endure.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Prime Minister Tuluka made these remarks at the Conference of Women Parliamentarians held in Dar es Salaam. The conference saw participation from various delegations, including the Angolan delegation led by the President of the National Assembly, Adão de Almeida. Tuluka stressed that behind every crisis lie human lives, with vulnerable families, mothers seeking shelter for their children, and girls being deprived of their right to education.
Prime Minister Tuluka praised the courage and resilience of these women, stating that they deserve not only admiration but also security, justice, peace, and future opportunities. She reiterated the necessity of peace founded on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, protection of civilians, and the meaningful involvement of women in conflict prevention, mediation, and reconstruction efforts.
Addressing the gathered parliamentary speakers and members, Tuluka underscored the vital role legislative bodies play in advancing gender equality and safeguarding women's rights through legislation, budgeting, and parliamentary oversight. She called for the conference in Dar es Salaam to yield concrete decisions with clear priorities, monitoring mechanisms, and the active involvement of women affected by conflicts in crafting solutions.
Prime Minister Tuluka warned that peace achieved without women's involvement could be fragile, whereas inclusive peace promises greater durability. She concluded by encouraging African women parliamentarians to take an active role in transforming the region and advocated for opening up positions of power and creating conditions that enable women to fully exercise their leadership.
