The strategic role of the promotion of female leadership discussed at a conference

Kinshasa, May 6^th, 2026 (CPA).- The strategic role of the promotion of female leadership has been discussed on Wednesday at a conference of women leaders from the province of Lualaba, in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “This meeting aimed to strengthen the women’s involvement in the development of society, whilst promoting their strategic role in the promotion of women’s leadership,”it is read in the statement from the National Youth Council. According to the statement, the Vice-President in charge of Gender, Ms Christenvie Melly, has represented the National Youth Council at a conference of women leaders from Lualaba province, organised by the Tapis Rouge (Red Carpet) organisation. Speaking as an expert on gender issues among young people, Ms Christenvie Melly has focused her remarks on the need for young women to engage fully, to strive for excellence and to contribute actively to building a more balanced and inclusive society.