Foreign Affairs committee  I'm not aware of that.

Foreign Affairs committee  Canada could implement a specific program in the Congo. I know from speaking with some of the women that when they try to say something, or move forward, their voices are crushed. They aren't heard. I asked them myself what we could do from outside the country. I was told that w

Foreign Affairs committee  I firmly believe that one solution is to turn to women who previously ran as candidates but were cast aside. They should be sought out to share their experiences and provide training. I also think financial assistance is key to encourage women to run in the upcoming elections. As

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. What Julienne said is exactly what is going on in the Congo. I still believe that we need real intervention by Canada into disarmament in DRC. To us, it is the only way we will be able to end the violence on women that is used as a weapon of war. As Mrs. Lusenge was

Foreign Affairs committee  Mrs. Lusenge, would you like to start?

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chairman, members of the standing committee, ladies and gentlemen, bonjour, mbote, hujambo, betu'abu, hello. It is my honour to be standing here in front of you. My name is Yvette Yende-Ashiri, and I'm an Afro-French-Canadian woman. I'm an advocate for women's and young gir