CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE: UNFPA Rallies Famous Singers to Mobilize Women to Vote
Tele-Congo, MN TV, Top TV, DRTV, Radio Congo, Canal Benedictions have been broadcasting from 29 July until the end of the legislative elections, a new UNFPA-sponsored music video clip featuring the four most famous Congolese singers aimed at encouraging women to vote in the 2nd round of the legislative election, on 5 August. The media and the public have applauded this first-ever in the country, innovative approach by UNFPA. UNFPA’s David Lawson expects that the voting rate among women will be higher than at the first round of the legislative election held on 15 July. He said, "The clip song will be played across the country including in night clubs to mobilize youth. It has been conceived to be a hit for years in Congo." Government and the National Election Commission have acclaimed the previous regular clips released by UNFPA in local languages to mobilize women to vote for this election.