Ending Extreme Poverty in the Congo

DR Congo is Tied for Last Place

The 2013 Human Development Index shows the Democratic Republic of the Congo tied for last place out of 187 countries surveyed.

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International Women's Day at MONUSCO

The MONUSCO office in Kananga celebrated International Women's Day at their Friday night welfare event.
Many of the female employees and the women friends of the male employees of the UN attended. They were exceptionally dressed for the evening event.
One day or night does not change the situation for millions of women in developing countries. Earlier in the week, I went shopping for rehydration solution for a friend. It was difficult task. I encountered women at three little pharmacies who spoken only the local language and not French.

French is a school-acquired language versus their mother tongue. Educating women is so important.
Celebrate and commit to women equality.