Online Dialogue on Peace in Eastern DRC – February 27, 2026

Nyota Babunga
Feb 9
2 min read

Dear Partners,

We are pleased to invite you to an online dialogue in February bringing together local women leaders, young women peacebuilders, and a researcher, to reflect on the evolving security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following the recent December peace agreements and Minerals Cooperation between the US government DRC and Rwanda.

This timely conversation will move beyond headlines to examine:

how the agreements are affecting communities on the ground, particularly in and around Goma,
what trends are emerging from similar peace processes,
and what concrete actions are needed now to strengthen peace, accountability, and civilian protection.

A central focus of the discussion will be the leadership, experience, and solutions proposed by women and young women, whose voices remain underrepresented in formal peace and security processes despite being at the forefront of community resilience and conflict prevention.

Why this conversation matters

Evidence consistently shows that peace processes are more durable when women meaningfully participate. Yet, women—especially young women—continue to be excluded from decision-making spaces. This dialogue aims to help close that gap by creating a space for honest analysis, shared learning, and actionable recommendations for local, national, regional, and international actors.

Event details

📍 Format: Online (Zoom) Registration required.🗓 Date: February 27, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9 am NYC time/4PM Goma Time🗣 Languages: French & English👥 Audience: Women leaders, youth activists, researchers, policymakers, donors, and peacebuilding partners