CTM+ Masculinité Positive Ministry of Gender, Family and Children
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO — MINISTRY OF GENDER, FAMILY AND CHILDREN

Men as allies, for a DRC without violence.

Official platform of the Joint Technical Unit (CTM+) for the operationalization of the National Strategy for the Promotion of Positive Masculinity and the implementation of the Kinshasa Declaration.

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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION & FIELD OPERATIONS News & Deployments
Quinzaine de la Femme rurale 2026 : Micheline Ombae Kalama lance les activités FEATURED

Quinzaine de la Femme rurale 2026 : Micheline Ombae Kalama lance les activités

Le lancement officiel a eu lieu le 15 octobre, sous le haut patronage du Président de la République, selon la publication de la CTM+.

Read the full statement
VISION OF THE NATIONAL AGENDA
Transform mindsets, build equality.

An action doctrine spearheaded at the highest level of State by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, African Union Champion, and coordinated across national territory by CTM+.

THE CTM+ MANIFESTO
“Masculinity is not domination: it is a force of mutual respect, education, and shared responsibility for sustainable peace.”
— National Strategy for the Promotion of Positive Masculinity (SNPM+ 2024-2029)
STATE STEWARDSHIP & COMMITMENT

Republican Leadership

Under the distinguished impetus of Son Excellence Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic and designated African Union Champion for Positive Masculinity.

H.E. Ms Léonnie Kandolo Omoyi, Minister of Gender, Family and Children of the DRC
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

S.E. Mme Léonnie Kandolo Omoyi

Minister of Gender, Family and Children

Sponsor of the proposal adopted in the Council of Ministers to institutionalize the National Day of March 31 and deploy the SNPM+ throughout the Republic.

Ms Julienne Safi Kandolo, National Coordinator of CTM+
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE

Mme Julienne Safi Kandolo

National Coordinator of CTM+

In charge of technical operationalization of the National Agenda, training security forces, and establishing the 26 provincial coordinations.

STRATEGIC INTERVENTION FRAMEWORK

The 4 Pillars of Republican Action

Founded on the 7 components and 19 axes adopted in the Council of Ministers under the authority of the Ministry of Gender.

PILLAR I · THEORY OF CHANGE

The 4-Level Socio-Ecological Model

Acting simultaneously at individual, interpersonal, community, and institutional levels to deconstruct discriminatory social norms and build lasting benchmarks.

01. Individual 02. Interpersonal 03. Community 04. Institutional
PILLAR II · ZERO IMPUNITY

Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence

Mobilization of judicial officers, the National Police (PNC), and armed forces to strictly safeguard every woman and girl in the DRC.

National Police officers trained by CTM+
PILLAR III · HOUSEHOLD & YOUTH

Responsible Fatherhood & Education

Imparting models of mutual aid, shared parental responsibility, and mutual respect within the home to young boys.

FAMILY COMMITMENT
Equitable sharing of domestic responsibilities and compassionate dialogue.
PILLAR IV · NATIONAL NETWORK

Territorial Deployment across the 26 Provinces

Continuous establishment of provincial coordinations (Kinshasa, Ituri, Haut-Uélé, Sud-Ubangi...) so that positive masculinity thrives in every territory.

View the 26 Provinces Map → 10 operational coordinations
RESPECT Gender equality as an inalienable principle of republican dignity.
PEACE A home without violence for a strong, reconciled, and sovereign nation.
COMMITMENT Every man and boy standing tall against discrimination and abuse.
OPERATIONAL METHODOLOGY

How CTM+ Operates on the Ground

Three coordinated steps to drive an irreversible cultural transformation.

01

Deconstruction of Stereotypes

Dialogue circles with men and boys in schools, churches, markets, and barracks to debunk the myth of dominant masculinity.

02

Training Sovereign Forces & Community Leaders

Specialized workshops with police commissioners, military officers, traditional chiefs, and clergy to anchor the protection doctrine.

03

Advocacy & Legal Consolidation

Implementing the commitments of the Kinshasa Declaration and African Union conventions to toughen sanctions against GBV.

HISTORIC DECREE OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
31
MARCH

National Day of Positive Masculinity

"Established by the Council of Ministers on 11 October 2024 under the chairmanship of Head of State Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, this observance is a paid working day that brings the whole Republic together each year to uphold honour and fairness."

Presentation of the Positive Masculinity trophy to President Tshisekedi
Kinshasa — Official March 31 Celebration
DECONSTRUCTING TO REBUILD
  • No patriarchal domination justified by custom,
  • No complicit silence in the face of abuse and violence,
  • No trivialized injustice in the privacy of the home,
Just men of honor guided by Equality.
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