A conference on women's leadership was held at the University of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, under the theme "Heritage, Courage and Elevation: Women at the Heart of the Republic." The event was organized by the student organization "Eminence Femme Unikin" in partnership with the Office of the Spokesperson for the Head of State. The conference aimed to raise awareness among women about valuing their knowledge and skills to promote exemplary women's leadership in the DRC.
Ms. Tina Salama, Spokesperson for the Head of State, addressed the students at the conference, emphasizing the importance of women enhancing their skills to contribute to the country's development. She stated that a woman who is aware of her heritage, driven by courage, and elevated through work can fully take her place in building the Republic. Ms. Salama's address was in line with the vision of Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, who is committed to preparing the future of Congolese youth.
Ms. Salama stressed that the country's demographics represent considerable potential, but potential only becomes a force when it is accompanied by skills, initiatives, responsibilities, and commitment. She called for in-depth reflection on each of the three concepts of heritage, courage, and elevation, which complement one another and require a sense of responsibility. According to Ms. Salama, these concepts chart a path for women to understand what they receive, dare to make something of it, and grow sufficiently to pass it on in turn.
The Spokesperson for the Head of State urged female students to emulate the great women figures of their country, whose distinction is the result of perseverance. She described courage as the transition from an idea to action, which means carrying an idea, taking responsibility for it, accepting criticism, and overcoming difficulties until an idea is transformed into a positive result. Ms. Salama also emphasized the importance of elevation, which stems from learning, discipline, work, and the ability to transform women's strengths into useful contributions.
Ms. Salama described elevation as the result of a process that is not measured solely by a position, title, or status, but also by what our journey makes possible for others. She stressed the importance of individual preparation to assume major responsibilities before they arise unexpectedly. According to Ms. Salama, heritage gives women roots, courage gives them momentum, and elevation gives them responsibility.
The conference aimed to raise awareness among women about valuing their knowledge and skills to promote exemplary women's leadership in the DRC. Ms. Salama concluded her address by urging women to prepare themselves to be ready when their turn comes, emphasizing that true elevation is measured by what our journey makes possible for others. The event was attended by students at the University of Kinshasa.
The initiative to organize the conference was taken by the student organization "Eminence Femme Unikin" in partnership with the Office of the Spokesperson for the Head of State. The conference is part of the efforts to promote women's leadership and empowerment in the DRC, and to encourage women to take an active role in the country's development.
Key points
- Congolese women are being urged to enhance their skills to contribute to the country's development.
- The conference aimed to raise awareness among women about valuing their knowledge and skills to promote exemplary women's leadership in the DRC.
- Ms. Tina Salama emphasized the importance of heritage, courage, and elevation for women to take their place in building the Republic.
