"We thank the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) for organizing the elections so eagerly awaited by the population and for publishing the results at the appropriate time."

"The electoral law is a violation of the constitution. It is excluding certain classes of Congolese from holding public office..."

"I have been a victim of discrimination against women in my country."

"It is important to see this type of forum multiplying because Congolese women must be prepared to participate consciously in political life."

"My country is, as we all know, under attack from its neighbor, Rwanda, under the cover of the M23 terrorist rebels."

"When you are not at peace, even if you receive a gift, it is difficult to use that gift."

"It is difficult for me to separate myself from any of the roles you are familiar with. I wear them all and embrace them with humility. However, for the purposes of this interview, I would like to present myself more as a WOMAN: a political operator and, above all, as President of the non-profit organization Forum of Women Lawyers of the Republic (FJR)."

"The celebration of the International Day of Peace is an opportunity to recall the role of women and the heavy responsibility of rewriting the history of women’s engagement in the peace process in the DRC. Peace without women is an illusion, peace with women is a revolution."

"Women must fight during their youth to value themselves and become empowered in order to avoid becoming beggars in their old age."

"In our profession, there is no gender on the robe: this is to tell you that there is nothing particular I want to bring as a woman, except my experience and professional maturity. It is true that I have the heart of a woman and a mother. But I will be the pater familias (from Latin: father of the family) to all lawyers."

"It is impossible to achieve development goals without parity and the genuine inclusion of women in decision-making processes."

"We must build prisons that humanize inmates."

"While the salvation of women requires the collaboration of men, it can only be effectively achieved through the conscious and voluntary actions of women themselves."

"It's scandalous not to recognize the efforts of women who get out of bed at 5 a.m. to find something to sell in order to provide for their families..."

"As the first female Congolese minister, I wanted to show that women could reach the highest levels of responsibility."

"In this rise of women in politics, other women made their mark in political life during the first two decades of independence. This is the case of Sophie Kanza, the first Congolese woman politician."

"It is well known that the indicator of women's participation in political life and decision-making in our country shows a rate of 9% of seats in Parliament."

"The resolution stipulates that it is important for women to participate on an equal footing in all efforts to promote peace and security, to be fully involved in these efforts, and to be more involved in decisions made for the prevention and resolution of conflicts."

"She is a competent woman who knows her stuff. A lady with sufficient maturity. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and a good grasp of ethical rules."

"The eradication of impunity, the equitable distribution of national wealth, improved access to justice, the protection of vulnerable people, freedom of expression and assembly, and above all, political alternation through a reliable democratic system are therefore essential elements for maintaining peace and stability."

"It is time for us, the people, to sit down together and speak honestly, without hiding anything, and find appropriate solutions for the development of our nation. This is an important moment for us to reconcile by setting aside our political affiliations and forgetting our conflicts."

"We are each invited, in our respective sectors, to prioritize respect for human rights and to practice justice so that peace may prevail, because, as they say, there is no peace without justice."

"I built my life through my work and the sweat of my brow; I have never taken property belonging to the State or anyone else, and I challenge anyone to prove otherwise."

"There is no such thing as chance. I came to the house of God in two capacities: as a child of God and as Minister of Gender."

"Today, 27% of positions in the central government are held by women. And Mama Gisèle is one of them; Remarks by Béatrice Lomeya upon handing over the reins to her successor, Gisèle Ndaya Luseba."

"I accept this role with a great sense of responsibility. I will give it my all."

"Congolese women are completely absent from decision-making bodies."

"I entered politics to fight against injustice."

"Sixty years after the unspeakable assassination, we believe that the time for relentless punishment of Lumumba's remains has passed, and that the hour of justice has arrived."

"Without dialogue, in my opinion, without the effort to understand and listen to one another, I believe that resolving the conflict will take many more years."

"Women are agents of development"

"The fight to promote women's rights must be ongoing."

"I was looking for something new, it's already been seen, already heard."

"Dear African leaders, West Africa is on the brink of total collapse. [...] Your silence is worrying. The silence of the African Union is worrying. Wake up, defend Africans."

"You cannot empower someone if they have not internalized what you have shared with them."

"Patrice Emery Lumumba remains a hero without a grave, Regarding her father, who was assassinated in 1961."

"There are women who show that beyond formal positions, there are strong voices that defend equality, dignity, justice, peace and parity."

"In our culture, as in yours, through the mortal remains and the care given to them, it is the human person that is respected. It is human civilization that is valued."

"In Africa, the majority of leaders are selfish. There are too few politicians who think about others."

"The fight for the protection of women's rights must include men. Men must understand that without their support, we cannot win anything in this battle to promote women's rights."

"We must assert ourselves and impose our leadership."

"Seeing you continue to languish in abject poverty is becoming increasingly unbearable for me."

"Mireille Masangu, the 17 march 2024 by Nancy Clémence Tshimueneka, actualite.cd"

"Nkulu à Kolwezi pour évaluer le respect des conditions de travail et les effectifs des étrangers dans les entreprises/ auteur : Marcelo Mfumu, éditeur : Néné Nkulu , auteur de la contribution : Néné Nkulu, date : 26 october 2023"

"titre = RDC : lancement du projet '50 millions de femmes africaines ont la parole', auteur = La rédaction de ONU Info, publication = ONU Info, L'actualité mondiale Un regard humain, October 23, 2020, news.un.org"

"Mireille Masangu à l’ONU : « les Congolaises jouent un rôle majeur dans les négociations de paix », october, 26, 2023, AfriquActu"

""Etre la première femme élue presidente de l´assemblée nationale", April 4, 2023, Jeune Afrique"

"Hate has never built anything. On the contrary, it destroys everything and ultimately, it kills."

", A program: "Interview with Fifi Masuka Saini, Vice-Governor of Lualaba", author = "Mining and Business", broadcaster = "Mining and Business", date = "July 30, 2019""

"April 4, 2015, At the UN, the DRC highlights progress against sexual violence and child soldiers by voaafrique.com, https://www.voaafrique.com"