Africa: international mobilization closes the 2010 action

The closing mobilization will take place on October 14-17, in Bukavu, in the province of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the presence of an international delegation composed mainly of women from the African continent but also women from other countries in conflict around the world. At the first international planning mission, which took place in October, 2009, the format of the action was defined:  two days of panel discussions on the four action areas of the WMW, one day of a food sovereignty fair, and one day of protests in the streets where women will speak out against war and for peace.  Planned activities also include planting trees and the inauguration of a memorial to honor women who have been victims of violence in the DRC, particularly the women were buried alive in Mwenda territory (Kasika).
The next edition of the newsletter will bring more information about the social, political, and economic situation in the DRC as a whole.