As part of the 29th Forum 2000 Conference, we continue our series of interviews with members of our global network. These conversations seek not only to highlight their courageous work, but also to reveal the human stories, motivations, and convictions behind their struggle for democracy and human rights. In this edition, we present Passy Mubalama, Founder and Executive Director of the Action & Development Initiative for the Protection of Women & Children (AIDPROFEN) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and member of Forum´s network Democratic Solidarity Africa.
Raised in a region marked by conflict, Passy grew up surrounded by violence that targeted women and children. That harsh reality shaped her path from a young age, pushing her to founding a human rights organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. With clarity and dignity, she shares how her commitment was born from witnessing injustice in her own community, and how her work continues despite threats, displacement, and the trauma of war.
Speaking with deep conviction, Passy reflects on the power of women in building peace, the urgency of protecting lives before economic interests, and her belief that democracy is impossible without security. Her dream is simple yet profound: a peaceful Congo where women and children are safe. Through her voice, we are reminded that defending human rights is not an abstract cause, it is about protecting lives, dignity, and the possibility of a future.
