IF WOMEN AND CHILDREN SURVIVE, THE COMMUNITY WILL THRIVE

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was recently ranked as the worst place to give birth/have children in the world. When compared with other parts of the world, experts show that the hardship experienced in Congo affects a large population of the women and children.

The report released by ‘Save the Children’ provided thorough comparisons that highlighted the conditions faced by mothers and their children in more than 176 countries over the world. In this report the key areas of interest involved countries’ political, moral, education and (maternal) health standards.
The study also provided conclusive evidence of how women were unable to secure income generating positions in these parts of the world.  This translates into the inability of most mothers to provide for their infants.

 

DRC stands as one of the countries’ that has continuously frustrated the efforts of female emancipation. This situation, coupled with cases of insecurity and inequality, has made Congo one of the worst places to start a family. According to ‘State of the World’s Mothers,’ the country has a ratio of 1:30 maternal death rates due to poor health services. Other countries listed with similar situations include Somalia, Sierra Leone, Mali and Niger; that previously topped the list.

It is appalling that in this day and age women and children are still mistreated in many parts of the world. We should be at the forefront fighting issues associated to discrimination, child trafficking and abuse. In any society people need to acknowledge that women and children are the foundation of a productive society.

We need to speak individually with one voice.

…kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa

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...Cheusi