Content_paragraphs:  On 15 April, as part of efforts to advance security sector reform, MONUSCO 
  
  organized a workshop in Kinshasa with gender focal points from security institutions 
  
  to discuss barriers to the recruitment, retention, career development and promotion of 
  
  women in the security sector. MONUSCO also engaged with civil society 
  
  organizations to support the mapping of women serving in the security institutions 
  
  and ensure their meaningful participation. In addition, on 18 May, the Special 
  
  Representative met with the African Women Leaders Network to discuss the 
  
  Mission’s role in supporting peace and security in the country, as well as the role of 
  
  civil society in the Mission’s upcoming transition.