Sunday, November 6, 2011

12. Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have not attained a position of full equality with men and may never get the chance. Although the Mobutu regime  paid lip service to the  important role of women in society, and although women enjoy some legal  lights, custom , and legal constraints  still limit their opportunities.

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against women in 2006 expressed concern that in the post -war transition period, the promotion of women's  human right  and gender  equality is not seen as a priority.





2 comments:

  1. Thanks for using my Wikipedia photo of women returning from their gardens. :)

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  2. Thanks for using my Wikipedia photo of women returning from their gardens. :)

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