DR Congo women mark 26 years of UN Resolution 1325
More than 200 women from various groups gathered in Kinshasa to celebrate the anniversary of the UN resolution on women, peace, and security.
Over 200 women from structures including Tufaulu Pamoja, Rien Sans les Femmes, and Justice et Paix au Congo (JPC) gathered in Kinshasa on Tuesday to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the UN Security Council's Resolution 1325.
Isabelle Pendeza stated that peace cannot be negotiated without women, highlighting that the resolution's application remains a challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo 26 years after its adoption.
The anniversary event focused on the UN resolution concerning women, peace, and security.
Why it mattersWomen in the Democratic Republic of Congo are affected by the ongoing challenge of applying UN Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.