Rural Women in South Kivu determined to participate in upcoming elections

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lthough women have problems about  their  rights in society and particularly in their households with their husbands, rural women say they are determined to participate and support other women at the next election.
Testimony collected by AFEM South Kivu in different territories of that province.
 

Rural women in four areas are targeted for a first stage, including Kabare, Walungu, Kalehe and Uvira.
Although many husbands still forbid their wives to work or be a candidate although intellectual, some of them are participating in meetings held in their villages.

Those of Kabare and Walungu did not miss a word; Adelaide KUSINZA  and Micheline KAMATE give their views: "in 2006 women were not aware of their involvement in elections, I personally think that we missed love and unity. But in 2011 I see that many women are involved. Also, many did not know the importance of voting; for now, many have the experience of past elections and may go with conscience because they still hope to change. "
KAMATE Micheline: "Several women had makes mistakes in the elections because it was a first exercise. Because it was for most the first time to participate in free and democratic elections. We encourage all women who feel able to work for the country to submit their nominations and we will be there to support them. "

Many words of encouragement to other women come from many parts of South Kivu; where even those sensitive AFEM has decided to conduct its activities by involving rural women.

This activity is within the scope of its objectives of promoting rural women.
One thing is clear, many of rural women still need to be sensitized and trained on the upcoming elections.