Neema meets U.S. Special Envoy to DRC, Russ Feingold! For Neema, this meeting was a culminating event that began two years ago when, with World Pulse’s help, she submitted a Petition on Change.org for the appointment of a U.S. Special Peace Envoy to DRC. Neemas petition, submitted on behalf of the Maman Shujaa of Congo, was a request for a newly appointed U.S. Special Envoy to join forces with United Nations and African Union Special Envoys, to establish a process that would lead to Lasting Peace; a process that ensured the inclusion of Congolese women. In the last paragraph of the Petition, Neema states: “it is essential that any action ensures Congolese women—who are uniquely positioned to act on behalf of family and community—have a voice in the peace process and a seat at the table.” Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold was appointed as U.S. Special Envoy to DRC and the Great Lakes Region on June 18, 2013. And though the Special Envoy has made many trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo since his assignment, this was the first meeting between himself and the grassroots women who petitioned for his appointment. Sitting in his office, Neema reemphasized the importance of engaging Congolese women if the outcome the Special Envoy desires for Congo is lasting peace. Neema was accompanied by her Maman Shujaa sister, Adele Kibasumba, who presented their petition with over 100,000 signatures to President Obama’s National Security Council at the White House on January 29, 2013. Neema gave the Special Envoy a special invitation to meet with the Maman Shujaa grassroots women of Congo on his next visit.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:21:34 +0000
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