Kisangani hosts round-table on women’s rights in DR Congo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kis24info
Illustrative image · Christina Morillo · Pexels · Licence PexelsRien Sans les Femmes held a round-table in Kisangani on Wednesday 11 November 2026 to present a collection of legal instruments on women’s rights, political participation and the Women, Peace and Security agenda in DR Congo, with support from the Swedish embassy through the Tufaulu Pamoja programme. Activist Virginie Muswamba called for influential women in decision-making bodies, according to Kis24info.
A round-table devoted to women’s rights, their political participation and the Women, Peace and Security agenda was held on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in Kisangani, in Tshopo province, DR Congo. Organised by the Rien Sans les Femmes (RSLF) movement, with support from the Swedish embassy under the Tufaulu Pamoja programme, it provided an opportunity to present a collection of legal instruments relating to women’s rights in DR Congo, according to Kis24info.
Women’s rights activist Virginie Muswamba called for women’s presence and influence in decision-making bodies to be strengthened and for early marriage, sexual violence and other human rights violations to be tackled, Kis24info reports. Discussions also focused on the effective implementation of rights recognised by international, African and Congolese instruments.
The meeting brought together decision-makers, political and social actors, as well as technical and financial partners. The organisers concluded with a call to know one’s rights, guarantee women’s participation and measure changes, according to Kis24info.
