International Women's Rights Day: Awareness in Kpalongo

On March 8, 2026, on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, MK Permanence Juridique et Médiation (MKPJM), in collaboration with NGO DASC, organized an awareness-raising activity in the village of Kpalongo.

The event brought together more than 250 women and girls from Kpalongo, Samba, Garagbako, Nzila and Sabongo, demonstrating strong interest in women's rights and access to justice.

Discussions were rich, participatory and constructive, and helped identify avenues for action to strengthen the protection of women and girls in rural communities.

• Inform women and girls about their fundamental rights and existing legal protections
• Raise awareness about gender-based violence and mechanisms for prevention and support
• Strengthen understanding of the importance of access to justice for victims of violence
• Encourage solidarity and mutual support among women within communities

• Interactive information session on women's and girls' rights
• Discussion on gender-based violence and possible remedies
• Sharing of experiences and testimonies from participants
• Question-and-answer session with facilitators
• Solidarity messages and closing of the event

• Participatory approach centered on women's needs
• Interactive exchanges and sharing of experiences
• Use of simple and accessible language for all

• Women and girls from Kpalongo
• Women and girls from Samba, Garagbako, Nzila and Sabongo
• Community leaders and women's group representatives

• NGO DASC
• Local community leaders
• MK Permanence Juridique et Médiation (MKPJM)

• Improved knowledge of women's and girls' rights among participants
• Increased awareness of gender-based violence and possible remedies
• Strengthened solidarity and mutual support among women in the targeted villages