Kinshasa, July 6th, 2026 (CPA) . – UN Womenhas strengthened its partnership with the Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC) to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement from the UN agency consulted by CPA on Monday. « The discussions focused on priority areas of cooperation aimed at promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, » the statement said.
According to the source, Dr. Setcheme Jeronime M. Mongbo, UN Women Country Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo, met with Sylvie Elenge, Director General of RTNC, to reinforce cooperation between the two institutions. « The two officials agreed to strengthen communication and public awareness efforts on combating violence against women and girls, while also enhancing the visibility of women’s participation and leadership in political and decision-making processes, » the statement added. The meeting reflects the shared commitment of UN Women and RTNC to harness the media as a tool for promoting women’s rights and advancing gender equality in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative aims to amplify the voices of women and contribute to building a more just, inclusive and gender-equal society.