Content_paragraphs:  Regarding the political participation of women, during his State of the Nation
  
  address on 13 December, Mr. Tshisekedi underlined the importance of increasing the
  
  inclusion of women in the country’s institutions and praised the leadership of
  
  Ms. Mabunda in that regard. Of the eight newly elected standing committees of the
  
  National Assembly, two will be chaired by women.