As part of Women’s Month, we had the honor of celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD 2025) with over 300 guests, alongside renowned writer and activist Djaïli Amadou Amal and Sybil Chidiac from the Gates Foundation. This event not only provided an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements globally but also highlighted the importance of advocacy and solidarity for those facing humanitarian crises.
Djaïli Amadou Amal captivated the audience with powerful stories that shed light on the resilience of women who continue to fight for their rights despite facing social and cultural barriers. Her stories sparked deep conversations and served as a reminder of the need for collective action to support vulnerable women.
This event also served as an opportunity for Congolese Integration Network (CIN), one of the event’s partners, to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Specifically, in Goma and Bukavu, where the situation is rapidly deteriorating due to the ongoing conflict between the AFC/M23 coalition and Congolese forces. Thousands of civilians have been displaced, and access to clean water, food, medical care, and electricity has been severely disrupted.
Congolese Integration Network took the opportunity to remind everyone that international intervention is critical to preventing a large-scale humanitarian disaster. Without immediate action, the crisis in DRC is likely to worsen. At each visit to our stand, we spoke about the systematic violence against women in Congo, a situation that demands an immediate and sustained response.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to:
• African Community Housing & Development
• Alliance Française de Seattle
• Raising Girls
• University of Washington Department of French and Italian Studies
• YPIN
• Mission Africa - Auburn
• International Rescue Committee in WA
• Global Washington
Thanks to their support, we were able to raise awareness about the situation of women and children in the DRC and promote commitment to urgent humanitarian action.
This event marked a moment of solidarity and reflection, where the power of storytelling and advocacy for women’s rights was highlighted. We hope this call to action will inspire more people to join us in supporting the women of Congo and the world in their fight for dignity, safety, and equality.
Together, we can make a real difference!
by Mansia Malumata Malaïka
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